sedative

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈsɛdətɪv/

Noun

sedative (plural sedatives)

1. An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep.

Synonyms

• (agents that cause sleep) sleeping pill, soporific, tranquilizer
• (other agents that sedate) anxiolytic, depressant, downer

Translations

• French: sédatif
• German: Beruhigungsmittel
• Italian: sedativo
• Portuguese: sedativo
• Russian: успокои́тельное
• Spanish: sedante, sedativo

Adjective

sedative

1. Calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing

Synonyms

• ataractic
• ataraxic

Translations

• French: sédatif
• German: beruhigend, sedativ
• Italian: sedativo
• Portuguese: sedativo
• Russian: успокои́тельный
• Spanish: sedante, sedativo

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