noun
- A drug that reduces excitability and calms a person.
- synonyms: sedative drug, depressant, downer
adjective
- Tending to soothe or tranquilize.
- usage: "valium has a tranquilizing effect"; "took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed"
- synonyms: ataractic, ataraxic, tranquilizing, tranquillizing, tranquilising, tranquillising
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