antistress

adjective

Definition of antistressnext
as in antidepressant

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  1. antidepressant
  2. antianxiety
  3. analgesic
  4. anesthetic
Adjective
  • Researchers have found that after these events, antidepressant use rises among teenagers living near a school shooting.
    — Vishal R. Patel, Time, 9 Aug. 2026
  • According to Patrick, Lindsay was admitted to an inpatient program at McLean Hospital in early January 2023 but was released after five days and given another antidepressant prescription.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Definition of antidepressant
Adjective
  • Current antidepressant and antianxiety drugs are inadequate for about half of people diagnosed with GAD.
    — Jon Hamilton, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
Definition of antianxiety
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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
Adjective
  • 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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“Antistress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antistress. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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