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BARBITURATE Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word barbiturate. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word barbiturate. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for BARBITURATE

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depressant
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent

noun

• a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person

sedative
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person

adjective satellite

• tending to soothe or tranquilize

tranquilizer
nounn
noun

• a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity

barb
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

• the pointed part of barbed wire

• a subsidiary point facing opposite from the main point that makes an arrowhead or spear hard to remove

• one of the parallel filaments projecting from the main shaft of a feather

verb

• provide with barbs

goofball
nounn
noun

• a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

• a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior

barbie
verb, nounv, n
noun

• A barbecue (apparatus for grilling).

• A barbecue (event: cookout).

• A barbiturate.

Best Hypernyms For BARBITURATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for barbiturate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
chemical compound drug medication medicine pharmaceutical sedative-hypnotic substance
Phrases (1)
sedative-hypnotic drug

Alternatives for DEPRESSANT

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