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Sedative (Noun)

Meaning

A drug that reduces excitability and calms a person.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient relax before the surgery.
  • The nurse administered a sedative to calm the anxious child in the emergency room.
  • The patient was given a sedative to reduce her stress and anxiety levels.
  • The anesthesiologist used a sedative to put the patient to sleep before the operation.
  • The pharmacist warned the customer that the new medication contained a sedative and to avoid driving after taking it.

Synonyms

  • Depressant
  • Sedative Drug
  • Downer

Hypernyms

  • Street Drug
  • Medication
  • Medicament
  • Medicinal Drug

Hyponyms

  • Doriden
  • Sedative-hypnotic Drug

Related Words

  • Sedative (adjective)
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