sedative
/ˈsɛdətɪv/
adjective
- Having a calming or sleep-inducing effect.
- The soft music had a sedative effect on the crying baby.
- Chamomile tea is known for its sedative properties.
- The doctor prescribed a sedative medication to help with her anxiety.
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noun
- A drug or substance that calms a person or makes them sleepy.
- She took a sedative before the flight to calm her nerves.
- The doctor gave him a mild sedative to help him sleep.
- Some sedatives can be habit-forming if used for too long.
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