Sedative Synonyms and Antonyms

sĕdə-tĭv
Inducing sleep or sedation
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. tranquilizing
  2. hypnotic
  3. narcotic
  4. opiate
  5. sleepy
  6. calming
  7. slumberous
  8. ataractic
  9. somnifacient
  10. somniferous
  11. ataraxic
  12. somnific
  13. soothing
  14. somnolent
  15. soporific
  16. tranquillizing
  17. tranquilising
  18. tranquillising
Antonyms:
  1. excitative
  2. agitating
  3. upsetting
Soothing agent, medicine
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. tranquilizer
  2. medication
  3. narcotic
Antonyms:
  1. antidepressant

Words Related to Sedative

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Sedative Sentence Examples

  • It causes some pain, so that a sedative should be added.

  • Sean was supposed to serve her dessert laced with a sedative, so they could drug her and take her back to the station for questioning.

  • The sedative effect of lead lotion in pruritus is well known.

  • In some cases a mild sedative might be given to help the person sleep.

  • In whooping-cough, when a sedative is required but a stimulant is also indicated, ammonium bromide is often invaluable.

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