Synonyms for

Depressant

Verb / dɪˈpresʌnt / Another word for depressant — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a drug or substance that slows down the central nervous system, often used to treat anxiety, insomnia, or pain

Synonyms & similar words

sedative sedativedrug downer stimulative tranquilizer sedative downer barbiturate opiate narcotic anesthetic analgesic painkiller antidepressant antianxiety anxiolytic hypnotic soporific somnolent opioid

Example sentences

  1. The doctor prescribed a depressant to help me sleep.
  2. Taking a depressant can make you feel drowsy and slow.
  3. It's important to only take depressants as prescribed by a doctor.
  4. Some depressants can be addictive if not used properly.
  5. A depressant can help relieve pain after surgery.

Quotes

  • "There are times when drugs can be helpful. I'm not anti-drugs, but I'm anti-ignorance. Let's not pretend that drugs are a solution to everything, because they're not." - Ozzy Osbourne
  • "The only difference between a drug and a poison is the dose." - Paracelsus
  • "I'm not a role model...I'm a street legend!" - Tupac Shakur (who died from a gunshot wound while on a combination of depressants and stimulants)

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