as in relaxing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
some people find a glass of wine to be a civilized and sedative addition to an evening meal
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Recent Examples of sedative
Dallas News, 30 Jan. 2023
The first antipsychotic was designed as a sedative, and so on.
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 26 Apr. 2017
Will Self, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
And the second-biggest seller, right behind Aspirin, was a sedative called Contergan.
—Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 19 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
Kratom alkaloids stimulate the opioid receptors in the brain, producing effects that range from sedative-like and calming to energizing and euphoric.
—Dallas News, 30 Jan. 2023
The first antipsychotic was designed as a sedative, and so on.
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 26 Apr. 2017
Noun
Throughout the diaries, Mother ruefully acknowledges that Robert has had to look after her in all sorts of ways because of her poor mental health: going to the drugstore at night to fetch sedatives and, on one occasion, having to stop the car and find a doctor in order to calm her down.
—Will Self, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
And the second-biggest seller, right behind Aspirin, was a sedative called Contergan.
—Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 19 Sep. 2024
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The tranquilizer is not to punish the people of Snowpiercer but is located in the back car, positioned perfectly for an ambush when Big Alice arrives.Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2024
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This may include antipsychotics (which block dopamine receptors in the brain), antidepressants, and tranquilizers (drugs that reduce anxiety, fear, and tension).13 Medication alone does not usually resolve symptoms.Sherri Gordon, Health, 17 Oct. 2024
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It’s infused with Korean centella asiatica, renowned for its powerful soothing properties.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
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Hatch employees worked alongside KFC's food innovation team to record the soothing sounds of frying KFC's new Original Recipe Tenders.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 24 Oct. 2024
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May Reduce Inflammation Carom seeds have potent analgesic (pain relief) and anti-inflammatory properties.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
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Hemp contains cannabinoids like CBD and CBN, which have relaxing, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic, and antidepressant properties that may be useful for helping insomnia, reducing anxiety, and inducing a sense of calm.Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Sedative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sedative. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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