Depressant (Noun)
Meaning
A drug that reduces excitability and calms a person.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a mild depressant to help the patient relax and sleep.
- Long-term use of the depressant can lead to addiction and other serious health problems.
- Caffeine can be a stimulant, but large doses can paradoxically have a depressant effect.
- Some people self-medicate with alcohol as a depressant to calm their nerves before a big event.
- The nurse administered a depressant to calm the agitated patient, who was getting anxious and upset.