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sedative

sed·a·tive

sedative

 
 
pronunciation:
se d tihv
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
features:
Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
part of speech: adjective
definition: causing tranquillity or calmness.
Chamber music has a sedative effect on me.
similar words:
narcotic, opiate
Word Combinations  About this feature
(adj.)sedative + noun action, agent, alcohol, anaesthetic, anti-depressant, drug, effect, patch, quality, risk, valerian, vein
 
part of speech: noun
definition: a drug or other substance that has a calming or tranquilizing effect.
He was calmer after taking the sedative the doctor gave him.
antonyms:
stimulant
similar words:
narcotic, opiate
Word Combinations  About this feature
adjective + (n.)sedative asleep, mild, natural, oral, powerful, prescribed, strong
verb + (n.)sedative act, administer, avoid, contain, give, inject
(n.)sedative + verb prescribe, recommend, relax, sleep, treat
noun + (n.)sedative Help analgesic, brain, dose, hallucinogen, killer, medication, opiate, overdose, pain, painkiller, prescription, shot, stimulant, tonic, tranquilizer, use, vial