Minor Tranquilliser (Noun)
Meaning
A tranquilizer used to relieve anxiety and reduce tension and irritability.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a minor tranquilliser to help the patient cope with her anxiety disorder.
- Minor tranquillisers are often used to treat insomnia and restlessness in people with mental health conditions.
- He was given a minor tranquilliser before his MRI scan to help him relax and remain still.
- The medication, a minor tranquilliser, helped to calm her nerves and reduce her symptoms of anxiety.
- The minor tranquilliser had a sedative effect on the patient, making him feel drowsy and disoriented.