depressant
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English
10 letters
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Definitions
noun
a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
adjective
capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/dɪpɹˈɛsʌnt/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural depressants
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical ag
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
adolescentcrescentfluorescentincessantantidepressantconvalescentincandescentacquiescentbessenteffervescentevanescentiridescentluminescentobsolescentquiescentsuppressant
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