Tranquillizer (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 mild tranquillizer to help her cope with anxiety during her public speaking engagements.
- He took a tranquillizer before the exam to calm his nerves without impairing his ability to focus.
- After the accident, the paramedics administered a tranquillizer to the shaken passenger to prevent panic.
- The veterinarian gave the anxious dog a tranquillizer before the grooming session to reduce its stress levels.
- The therapist recommended a low-dose tranquillizer to help her patient manage his stress and anxiety without feeling drowsy.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Antipsychotic Drug
- Major Tranquilizer
- Antipsychotic
- Anxiolytic Drug
- Major Tranquilliser
- Minor Tranquilizer
- Neuroleptic Drug
- Minor Tranquilliser
- Antianxiety Drug
- Antipsychotic Agent
- Anxiolytic
- Neuroleptic
- Neuroleptic Agent