Found 3 items, similar to Sedative.
English → Indonesian (quick)
Definition: sedative
obat penenang, penenang saraf
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: sedative
sedative
n : a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person [syn:
sedative drug
,
depressant,
downer]
sedative
adj : tending to soothe or tranquilize;
“valium has a
tranquilizing effect”;
“took a hot drink with sedative
properties before going to bed” [syn:
ataractic,
ataraxic,
tranquilizing,
tranquilising]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Sedative
Sedative
\Sed"a*tive\, a. [Cf. F. s['e]datif.]
Tending to calm, moderate, or tranquilize; specifically
(Med.), allaying irritability and irritation; assuaging pain.
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Sedative
\Sed"a*tive\, n. (Med.)
A remedy which allays irritability and irritation, and
irritative activity or pain.
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