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EXPECTORANT Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word expectorant. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For EXPECTORANT

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blocking
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements

constraining
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• restricting the scope or freedom of action

constrictive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom

• restricting the scope or freedom of action

hindering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• preventing movement

inhibitory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• restrictive of action

sedative
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person

adjective satellite

• tending to soothe or tranquilize

stifling
adjectiveadj
noun

• forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

adjective satellite

• characterized by oppressive heat and humidity

suffocating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat

suppressant
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a drug that suppresses appetite

drying
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
adjective

• free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

• lacking moisture or volatile components

• opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages

• not producing milk

• (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation

• without a mucous or watery discharge

noun

• a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages

adjective satellite

• humorously sarcastic or mocking

• not shedding tears

• lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless

• used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones

• unproductive especially of the expected results

• having no adornment or coloration

• (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish

• having a large proportion of strong liquor

• lacking warmth or emotional involvement

• practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages

verb

• remove the moisture from and make dry

• become dry or drier

Alternatives for BLOCKING

Alternatives for CONSTRAINING

Alternatives for CONSTRICTIVE

Alternatives for HINDERING

Alternatives for INHIBITORY

Alternatives for SEDATIVE

Alternatives for STIFLING

Alternatives for SUFFOCATING

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