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sedative

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of sedative

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 of sedative

calming, comforting, dreamy, lulling, narcotic, pacifying, quieting, relaxing, soothing, tranquilizing (also tranquillizing)

Words Related to sedative

hypnotic, opiate

analgesic, anesthetic, anodyne, deadening, depressant, numbing

antianxiety, antidepressant, antidepression, antistress

Near Antonyms of sedative

painful, stressful, tiresome, troubling, trying, unsettling, worrisome

energizing, invigorating, stimulant, stimulating

aggravating, annoying, bothersome, disturbing, exasperating, frustrating, galling, grating, harassing, irksome, irritating, maddening, nettlesome, troublesome, vexatious, vexing

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