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tranquillizer::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | antianxiety agent, ataractic, ataractic agent, ataractic drug, tranquilizer, tranquilliser |
| Type of | psychotropic agent, sedative-hypnotic, sedative-hypnotic drug |
| Has types | antipsychotic drug, anxiolytic, anxiolytic drug, major tranquilizer, major tranquilliser, major tranquillizer, antianxiety drug, minor tranquilliser, minor tranquillizer, neuroleptic, neuroleptic agent, neuroleptic drug, minor tranquilizer, antipsychotic, antipsychotic agent |
| Derivation | tranquillize |
Examples of tranquillizer
tranquillizer
After a couple of stiff drinks and a horse tranquillizer pill, this idea makes a lot of sense to poor old Joel.
From the cnn.com
Benzodiazepine dependence is almost certain in individuals who are members of a tranquillizer self-help groups.
From the en.wikipedia.org
- Tranquilizer: a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity
- A sedative (variant names, tranquilizer or tranq) is a substance that induces sedation by reducing irritability or excitement.
- (Tranquillizers) medicines used to sedate.
- Drug that has a sedative or calming effect without inducing sleep
