Tranquilliser (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 tranquilliser to help the patient manage her anxiety attacks.
• The athlete took a tranquilliser before the big game to calm her nerves and focus.
• The psychiatrist recommended a tranquilliser to help the patient cope with the stress of her recent divorce.
• The student took a tranquilliser to help her relax and concentrate during the exam period.
• The traveller took a tranquilliser to alleviate her fear of flying and enjoy the flight.

Synonyms

• Tranquilizer
• Tranquillizer
• Ataractic Drug
• Ataractic
• Ataractic Agent
• Antianxiety Agent

Hypernyms

• Sedative-hypnotic Drug
• Sedative-hypnotic
• Psychotropic Agent

Hyponyms

• Antipsychotic Drug
• Major Tranquilizer
• Antipsychotic
• Anxiolytic Drug
• Minor Tranquilizer
• Minor Tranquillizer
• Neuroleptic Drug
• Antianxiety Drug
• Antipsychotic Agent
• Anxiolytic
• Major Tranquillizer
• Neuroleptic
• Neuroleptic Agent

Related Words

• Tranquillise (verb)