antianxiety

adjective

Definition of antianxietynext
as in antidepressant

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Recent Examples of antianxiety Current antidepressant and antianxiety drugs are inadequate for about half of people diagnosed with GAD. — Jon Hamilton, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
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  1. antidepressant
  2. analgesic
  3. anesthetic
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  • Despite his stint in prison rehab, Combs reportedly has had regular access to alcohol, the antidepressant Remeron, a cell phone, and a tablet, none of which inmates are permitted to have without authorization.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Before the pandemic, only 1% to 2% of antidepressant medications were prescribed via telehealth.
    — Andrew McLean, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of antidepressant
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  • Hence, the drug was initially developed as an analgesic, entering clinical use in the late 1970s.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The compounds in kratom show promise for their analgesic properties.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Definition of analgesic
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  • Because of their large size, giraffes are challenging to move and position appropriately for anesthetic procedures.
    — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
  • Because there is a depersonalized, anesthetic quality to it.
    — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 26 June 2026
Definition of anesthetic

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“Antianxiety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antianxiety. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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