Antitussive (Noun)
Meaning
Any medicine used to suppress or relieve coughing.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed an antitussive to help relieve the patient's persistent cough.
- The over-the-counter medication contained an antitussive that quickly soothed the irritated throat.
- The antitussive properties of the cough syrup made it a popular choice among parents for their children.
- After taking the antitussive, the patient was finally able to get a good night's sleep without being woken up by coughing.
- The pharmacist recommended an antitussive that was specifically designed to target dry, hacking coughs.