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sedating
UK
/sɪˈdeɪtɪŋ/
US
/sɪˈdeɪtɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/sɪˈdeɪtɪŋ/
US
/sɪˈdeɪtɪŋ/
Functions as a participial adjective meaning calming or sleep-inducing.
The sedating medication made him feel sleepy within minutes.
Le médicament sédatif l’a rendu somnolent en quelques minutes.
Additional translations
UK
/sɪˈdeɪtɪŋ/
US
/sɪˈdeɪtɪŋ/
Gerund noun denoting the act of administering a sedative.
Sedating a large animal requires specialist skills.
La sédation d’un grand animal exige des compétences spécialisées.
sedating
Gerund
sedated
Past Simple
sedated
Past Participle
sedating
Gerund
UK
/sɪˈdeɪt/
US
/sɪˈdeɪt/
The doctor decided to sedate the patient before the surgery to ensure they remained calm and still.
Le médecin a décidé de sédater le patient avant l’opération afin qu’il reste calme et immobile.
The gentle music helped to sedate the anxious passengers.
La musique douce a aidé à apaiser les passagers anxieux.
Synonyms
Definitions
The sedating music helped her relax after a long day.
The sedating medication made him feel sleepy within minutes.
Sedating a large animal requires specialist skills.
The doctor decided to sedate the patient before the surgery to ensure they remained calm and still.
The gentle music helped to sedate the anxious passengers.