Sedate (Verb)

Meaning

Cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to; "The patient must be sedated before the operation".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Synonyms

• Tranquillize
• Tranquillise
• Calm
• Tranquilize

Antonyms

• Stimulate

Hyponyms

• Hypnotise
• Mesmerise
• Mesmerize

Related Words

• Sedative (adjective)
• Sedation (noun)