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Sedative

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

Definition

A sedative is a drug or medicine that calms or relaxes a person.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The sedative helped the patient relax before their surgery.
  2. I took a sedative to help me sleep on the plane.
  3. The doctor prescribed a sedative to calm the patient's anxiety.
  4. The sedative made me feel drowsy and groggy.
  5. My cat was given a sedative before her vet appointment.

Quotes

  • Sleep is the best meditation. - Dalai Lama
  • Sleep is the golden chain that ties health and our bodies together. - Thomas Dekker
  • A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book. - Irish Proverb

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