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Definition of Depressant
1. Adjective. Capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent.
Similar to: Ataractic, Ataraxic, Sedative, Tranquilising, Tranquilizing, Tranquillising, Tranquillizing, Narcotic, Narcotising, Narcotizing, Relaxant, Hypnagogic, Hypnogogic, Somniferous, Somnific, Soporiferous, Soporific
Derivative terms: Depress
Antonyms: Stimulative
Derivative terms: Depress
Antonyms: Stimulative
2. Noun. A drug that reduces excitability and calms a person.
Exact synonyms: Downer, Sedative, Sedative Drug
Specialized synonyms: Chloral Hydrate, Doriden, Glutethimide, Sedative-hypnotic, Sedative-hypnotic Drug
Generic synonyms: Drug Of Abuse, Street Drug, Medicament, Medication, Medicinal Drug, Medicine
Derivative terms: Depress, Down, Sedative
Specialized synonyms: Chloral Hydrate, Doriden, Glutethimide, Sedative-hypnotic, Sedative-hypnotic Drug
Generic synonyms: Drug Of Abuse, Street Drug, Medicament, Medication, Medicinal Drug, Medicine
Derivative terms: Depress, Down, Sedative
Definition of Depressant
1. n. An agent or remedy which lowers the vital powers.
Definition of Depressant
1. Noun. (pharmacology) A pharmacological substance which decreases neuronal or physiological activity. ¹
2. Adjective. Acting as a depressant. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Depressant
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Medical Definition of Depressant
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