What is the meaning of ataractic?

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noun

A drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity.
- synonyms: tranquilizer, tranquillizer, tranquilliser, antianxiety agent, ataractic drug, ataractic agent

adjective

Tending to soothe or tranquilize.
- usage: "valium has a tranquilizing effect"; "took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed"
- synonyms: ataraxic, sedative, tranquilizing, tranquillizing, tranquilising, tranquillising

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