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noun
A sedative that is used to treat anxiety etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: medicine, sciences
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
a sedative and tranquilizer (trade name Miltown and Equanil and Meprin) used to treat muscle tension and anxiety
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: meprobamate, Miltown, Equanil
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: minor tranquilizer, minor tranquillizer, minor tranquilliser, antianxiety drug, anxiolytic, anxiolytic drug
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