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(verb) cause to be calm or quiet; "The patient must be sedated before the operation" |
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Synonyms: calm, tranquilize, tranquillize |
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Related Words: hypnotize, mesmerize |
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Antonyms: stimulate |
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(satellite adjective) characterized by dignity and propriety |
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Synonyms: staid |
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(satellite adjective) dignified and somber in manner or character; "a grave God-fearing man"; "a quiet sedate nature"; "sober as a judge"; "the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence" |
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Synonyms: grave, sober, solemn |
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