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SEDATIVE Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word sedative. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word sedative. (close relations)
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ataractic
adjectiveadj
noun

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

adjective satellite

• tending to soothe or tranquilize

ataraxic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• tending to soothe or tranquilize

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

downer
nounn
noun

• a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person

anxiolytic
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• anxiety relieving

noun

• a tranquilizer used to relieve anxiety and reduce tension and irritability

soporific
adjectiveadj
noun

• a drug that induces sleep

adjective satellite

• sleep inducing

• inducing mental lethargy

tranquilising
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• tending to soothe or tranquilize

tranquilizer
nounn
noun

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

tranquilizing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• tending to soothe or tranquilize

tranquillising
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• tending to soothe or tranquilize

tranquillizing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• tending to soothe or tranquilize

sedative drug
nounn
noun

• a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person

sleeping pill
nounn
noun

• a soporific drug in the form of a pill (or tablet or capsule)

Best Hypernyms For SEDATIVE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sedative, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
medication depressant downer drug medicament medicine tranquilizer tranquiliser
Phrases (3)
drug of abusemedicinal drugstreet drug

Alternatives for ATARACTIC

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