'Sedative' definitions:
Definition of 'sedative'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Tending to soothe or tranquilize; "valium has a tranquilizing effect"; "took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed" [syn: ataractic, ataraxic, sedative, tranquilizing, tranquillizing, tranquilising, tranquillising]
noun
A drug that reduces excitability and calms a person [syn: sedative, sedative drug, depressant, downer]
Definition of 'Sedative'
From: GCIDE
- Sedative \Sed"a*tive\, a. [Cf. F. s['e]datif.] Tending to calm, moderate, or tranquilize; specifically (Med.), allaying irritability and irritation; assuaging pain. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Sedative'
From: GCIDE
- Sedative \Sed"a*tive\, n. (Med.) A remedy which allays irritability and irritation, and irritative activity or pain. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'sedative'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- allaying,
- anodyne,
- balm,
- barbiturate,
- calmant,
- calmative,
- calming,
- depressant,
- depressing,
- downer,
- hypnotic,
- lenitive,
- Mickey Finn,
- narcotic,
- opiate,
- pacifier,
- relaxing,
- sleep-inducing,
- sleeping,
- sleeping pill,
- soothing,
- soporific,
- tranquilizer