Sedative Drug (Noun)
Meaning
A drug that reduces excitability and calms a person.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a sedative drug to help the anxious patient relax before surgery.
- She took a sedative drug to calm her nerves before the big presentation.
- The nurse administered a sedative drug to the agitated patient to help him sleep.
- He was given a sedative drug to reduce his anxiety during the flight.
- The hospital used a sedative drug to calm the violent patient and prevent further injury.