Sedative (Noun)

Meaning

A drug that reduces excitability and calms a person.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Depressant
• Sedative Drug
• Downer

Hypernyms

• Street Drug
• Medication
• Medicament
• Medicinal Drug

Hyponyms

• Doriden
• Sedative-hypnotic Drug

Related Words

• Sedative (adjective)