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Definitions for: Sedative
[n] a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
[adj] tending to soothe or tranquilize; "valium has a tranquilizing effect"; "took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed"
Webster (1913) Definition: Sed"a*tive, a. [Cf. F. s['e]datif.]
Tending to calm, moderate, or tranquilize; specifically
(Med.), allaying irritability and irritation; assuaging pain.
Sed"a*tive, n. (Med.)
A remedy which allays irritability and irritation, and
irritative activity or pain.
Synonyms: ataractic, ataraxic, depressant, depressant, downer, sedative drug, tranquilising, tranquilizing
See Also: benzodiazepine, bromide, chloral hydrate, Doriden, drug of abuse, glutethimide, medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine, sedative-hypnotic, sedative-hypnotic drug, street drug
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