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sedative-hypnotic drug

noun

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

• Syn: ↑sedative-hypnotic

• Hypernyms: ↑sedative, ↑sedative drug, ↑depressant, ↑downer

• Hyponyms:

↑barbiturate, ↑ethchlorvynol, ↑Placidyl, ↑methaqualone, ↑Quaalude, ↑thalidomide, ↑tranquilizer, ↑tranquillizer, ↑tranquilliser, ↑antianxiety agent, ↑ataractic drug, ↑ataractic agent, ↑ataractic

Useful english dictionary. 2012.