ataractic

Noun · Adjective
Synonyms: tranquilizertranquillizertranquilliserantianxiety agentataractic drugataractic agentataraxicsedativetranquilizingtranquillizingtranquilisingtranquillising

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Noun (1)

  1. a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental claritySynonyms: tranquilizertranquillizertranquilliserantianxiety agentataractic drugataractic agentType of psychotropic agent, sedative-hypnoticKinds minor tranquilizer, major tranquilizer

Adjective (1)

  1. tending to soothe or tranquilize“valium has a tranquilizing effect”“took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed”Synonyms: ataraxicsedativetranquilizingtranquillizingtranquilisingtranquillisingOpposite stimulativeSimilar depressant

Related words tranquillise verb, tranquillizer noun, ataraxia noun

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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

ataractic ataraxic adjective

1. tending to soothe or calm or tranquilize Syn. — calming, sedative, soothing, tranquilizing

ataractic noun

1. 1 drug that reduces nervous tension and gives peace of mind. Syn. — ataraxic

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54 · with additions: WordNet 1.5

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