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sedate

/sɪ'deɪt/

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adjective
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
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"a quiet sedate nature"

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grave sober solemn serious
verb
cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
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"The patient must be sedated before the operation"

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calm tranquilize tranquillise tranquillize

Opposite:

stimulate

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affect
adjective
characterized by dignity and propriety
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staid decorous

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