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sedative

/'sɛdətɪv/

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adjective
tending to soothe or tranquilize
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"took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed"

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ataractic ataraxic tranquilising tranquilizing tranquillising tranquillizing depressant
noun
a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
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depressant downer sedative drug

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medicinal drug medicine drug of abuse medicament street drug medication

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