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sedative

/ˈsɛd.ə.tɪv/

Translations

sedativenoun

sedatives

/ˈsɛd.ə.tɪv/

Additional translations

Synonyms

soothing agent

Antonyms

sedativeadjective

more sedative

Comp.

most sedative

Super.

/ˈsɛd.ə.tɪv/

успокаивающий

The doctor prescribed a sedative medication to help with anxiety.

Врач прописал успокаивающее лекарство для помощи при тревоге.

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Definitions

sedativenoun

A drug or agent that calms or induces sleep by reducing irritability or excitement.

The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient relax before the surgery.

sedativeadjective

Tending to calm or soothe; having a calming effect.

The sedative music helped to ease her anxiety and allowed her to relax.