ataraxic
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- tending to soothe or tranquilize“valium has a tranquilizing effect”“took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed”Synonyms: ataracticsedativetranquilizingtranquillizingtranquilisingtranquillisingOpposite stimulativeSimilar depressant
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
ataractic ataraxic adjective
1. tending to soothe or calm or tranquilize Syn. — calming, sedative, soothing, tranquilizing
ataraxic noun
1. drug that reduces nervous tension and gives peace of mind. Syn. — ataractic
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54 · with additions: WordNet 1.5