Tranquilizer (Noun)
Meaning
A drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a tranquilizer to help her patient manage his anxiety without feeling drowsy.
- He asked his psychiatrist about taking a tranquilizer to calm his nerves before an important presentation.
- Researchers are developing a new tranquilizer that can reduce stress in individuals without impairing their cognitive function.
- The veterinarian administered a tranquilizer to the agitated animal to calm it down before the examination.
- After a few weeks of taking the tranquilizer, she noticed a significant decrease in her stress levels without feeling lethargic.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Antipsychotic Drug
- Antipsychotic
- Anxiolytic Drug
- Major Tranquilliser
- Minor Tranquillizer
- Neuroleptic Drug
- Minor Tranquilliser
- Antianxiety Drug
- Antipsychotic Agent
- Anxiolytic
- Major Tranquillizer
- Neuroleptic
- Neuroleptic Agent