Sedative - Definition
sedative
adj 1: tending to soothe or tranquilize; "valium has a
tranquilizing effect"; "took a hot drink with sedative
properties before going to bed" [syn: ataractic,
ataraxic, sedative, tranquilizing,
tranquillizing, tranquilising, tranquillising]
n 1: a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person [syn:
sedative, sedative drug, depressant, downer]