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Synonyms & Antonyms of sedative
(Entry 1 of 2)
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
- some people find a glass of wine to be a civilized and sedative addition to an evening meal
Synonyms for sedative
- calming,
- comforting,
- dreamy,
- lulling,
- narcotic,
- pacifying,
- quieting,
- relaxing,
- soothing,
- tranquilizing
- (also tranquillizing)
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Near Antonyms for sedative
sedative
nounSynonyms of sedative (Entry 2 of 2)
as in tranquilizer
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The first known use of sedative was in 1779
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