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noun
The act of sedating, especially by use of sedatives.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
the administration of a sedative agent or drug
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: drugging
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: administration, giving medication
noun
a state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administrative of a sedative agent
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: physical condition, physiological state, physiological condition
History
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