sedative
12 points
English
8 letters
Common
Commonness #11,848
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Definitions
noun
a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
adjective
tending to soothe or tranquilize
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/sˈɛdʌtɪv/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural sedatives
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
tending to soothe or tranquilize
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Crossword clues
- “a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person” wn-def
- “A remedy which allays irritability and irritation, and irritative activity or pain.” web-def
- “Tending to calm, moderate, or tranquilize; specifically (Med.), allaying irritability and irritation; assuaging pain.” web-def
- “tending to soothe or tranquilize” wn-def