antianxiety

adjective

an·ti·anx·i·ety ˌan-tē-(ˌ)aŋ-ˈzī-ə-tē

ˌan-ˌtī-

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: tending to prevent or relieve anxiety

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1946, in the meaning defined above

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“Antianxiety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antianxiety. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.

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antianxiety

adjective

an·ti·anx·i·ety -(ˌ)aŋ-ˈzī-ət-ē

: tending to prevent or relieve anxiety

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