Ataractic (Noun)

Meaning

A drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The doctor prescribed an ataractic to help her patient manage anxiety without impairing focus.
• Researchers have been studying the effects of a new ataractic on individuals with high-pressure jobs.
• The ataractic properties of the medication made it an ideal choice for students during exam season.
• After taking the ataractic, she felt more calm and composed, yet still able to concentrate on her work.
• The pharmaceutical company developed an ataractic that could be used to treat both anxiety and insomnia.

Synonyms

• Tranquilizer
• Tranquilliser
• Tranquillizer
• Ataractic Drug
• Ataractic Agent
• Antianxiety Agent

Hypernyms

• Sedative-hypnotic Drug
• Sedative-hypnotic
• Psychotropic Agent

Hyponyms

• Antipsychotic Drug
• Major Tranquilizer
• Antipsychotic
• Anxiolytic Drug
• Major Tranquilliser
• Minor Tranquilizer
• Minor Tranquillizer
• Minor Tranquilliser
• Antianxiety Drug
• Antipsychotic Agent
• Anxiolytic
• Major Tranquillizer
• Neuroleptic
• Neuroleptic Agent

Related Words

• Ataractic (adjective)