Associations to the word «Sedative»

Wiktionary

SEDATIVE, noun. An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep.
SEDATIVE, adjective. Calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing
SEDATIVE SALT, noun. (obsolete) boric acid

Dictionary definition

SEDATIVE, noun. A drug that reduces excitability and calms a person.
SEDATIVE, adjective. Tending to soothe or tranquilize; "valium has a tranquilizing effect"; "took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed".

Wise words

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