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sedative-hypnotic drug

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  • noun a sedative that depresses activity of the central nervous system and reduces anxiety and induces sleep

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hypernyms (4)

Words that are more generic or abstract

  1. depressant
  2. downer
  3. sedative
  4. sedative drug

hyponyms (13)

Words more specific or concrete

  1. Placidyl
  2. Quaalude
  3. antianxiety agent
  4. ataractic
  5. ataractic agent
  6. ataractic drug
  7. barbiturate
  8. ethchlorvynol
  9. methaqualone
  10. thalidomide
  11. tranquilizer
  12. tranquilliser
  13. tranquillizer

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