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calmative

UK
/ˈkɑːlmətɪv/
US
/ˈkɑlmətɪv/

Translations

calmativenoun
calmatives
pl
UK
/ˈkɑːmətɪv/
US
/ˈkæmətɪv/
calmantSubstance ou moyen ayant un effet sédatif ou apaisant.
The doctor prescribed a calmative to help the patient relax before the surgery.
Le médecin a prescrit un calmant pour aider le patient à se détendre avant l'opération.
Additional translations
sédatifTerme plus médical, surtout pour un médicament ou une substance qui calme.
Synonyms
relaxant
sedative
tranquilizer
soothing agent
calmativeadjective
more calmative
Comp.
most calmative
Super.
UK
/ˈkɑːlmətɪv/
US
/ˈkɑlmətɪv/
The calmative music helped ease her anxiety during the flight.
La musique apaisante a aidé à calmer son anxiété pendant le vol.
Additional translations
calmantEmployé surtout dans un registre courant ou médical pour exprimer un effet qui calme.
Synonyms
sedative
peaceful
relaxing
tranquilizing
soothing

Definitions

calmativenoun
A substance or drug that has a sedative or tranquilizing effect, used to calm or soothe.
The doctor prescribed a calmative to help the patient relax before the surgery.
Something, not necessarily a drug, that brings about a state of calm.
A warm cup of herbal tea can act as a gentle calmative.
calmativeadjective
Having a soothing or tranquilizing effect.
The calmative music helped ease her anxiety during the flight.
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