depressant
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(adjective) capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent |
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Antonyms: stimulative |
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(noun) a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person |
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Synonyms: downer, sedative, sedative drug |
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Related Words: benzodiazepine, bromide, chloral hydrate, drug of abuse, medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine, sedative-hypnotic, sedative-hypnotic drug, street drug |
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