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sedating

UK
/sɪˈdeɪtɪŋ/
US
/sɪˈdeɪtɪŋ/

Translations

sedatinggerund / present participle
UK
/sɪˈdeɪtɪŋ/
US
/sɪˈdeɪtɪŋ/
Functions as a participial adjective meaning calming or sleep-inducing.
The doctor prescribed a sedating medication to help with anxiety.
Врач прописал успокаивающее лекарство для помощи при тревоге.
The sedating effect of the drug was noticeable within an hour.
Седативный эффект препарата был заметен в течение часа.
Synonyms
calming
soothing
tranquilizing
relaxing
anxiolytic
sedatingnoun
UK
/sɪˈdeɪtɪŋ/
US
/sɪˈdeɪtɪŋ/
Gerund noun denoting the act of administering a sedative.
sedateverb

sedating

Gerund

sedated
Past Simple
sedated
Past Participle
sedating
Gerund
UK
/sɪˈdeɪt/
US
/sɪˈdeɪt/
The doctor decided to sedate the patient before the procedure.
Врач решил успокаивать пациента перед процедурой.
They had to sedate the animal to perform the surgery.
Им пришлось усыплять животное, чтобы провести операцию.
Additional translations
смягчать
умиротворять
Synonyms
calm
quiet
pacify
tranquilize
soothe

Definitions

sedatinggerund / present participle
Having a calming or tranquilizing effect.
The sedating music helped her relax after a long day.
Inducing drowsiness or sleep.
The sedating medication made him feel sleepy within minutes.
sedatingnoun
The act or process of administering a sedative so as to calm or induce sleep.
Sedating a large animal requires specialist skills.
sedateverb
To administer a sedative drug to someone in order to calm or induce sleep.
The doctor decided to sedate the patient before the surgery to ensure they remained calm and still.
To calm, soothe, or quieten without necessarily using drugs.
The gentle music helped to sedate the anxious passengers.
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