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sedative Definition


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sedative
noun
    1. medicine.
      Any agent, especially a drug, that has a calming effect and is used to treat insomnia, pain, delirium, etc.
      Thesaurus: tranquilizer, narcotic, opiate, sleeping pill, downer (slang).
adj
    1. Said of a drug, etc: having a calming effect.
Etymology: 15c.



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