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adj
That has a tranquilizing effect.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: medicine, pharmacology, sciences
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noun
A drug that is used to tranquilize; a tranquilizer.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: medicine, pharmacology, sciences
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adjective satellite
tending to soothe or tranquilize
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: ataraxic, sedative, tranquilizing, tranquillizing, tranquilising, tranquillising
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noun
a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: tranquilizer, tranquillizer, tranquilliser, antianxiety agent, ataractic drug, ataractic agent
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: psychotropic agent, sedative-hypnotic, sedative-hypnotic drug
Narrower terms: major tranquilizer, major tranquillizer, major tranquilliser, antipsychotic drug, antipsychotic agent, antipsychotic, neuroleptic drug, neuroleptic agent, neuroleptic, minor tranquilizer, minor tranquillizer, minor tranquilliser, antianxiety drug, anxiolytic, anxiolytic drug
History
From Ancient Greek ἀτάρακτος (atáraktos, “intrepid”), from ταράσσω (tarássō).
Across languages
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