depressant

Meaning

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) A pharmacological substance which decreases neuronal or physiological activity.
2. (countable, uncountable) An agent that inhibits the flotation of a mineral or minerals.

Adj

Reducing functional or nervous activity.

Synonyms

downer

sedative

sedative drug

tranquilliser

tranquilizer

paregoric

restrainer

sedation

tranquillizer

bromazepam

katastaltic

suppresser

clorazepate

alleviant

antianxiety agent

ataractic agent

ataractic drug

inhibiting agent

ataractic

suppressing agent

depressor

downy

inhibiter

nepenthe

Translations

sédatif

Beruhigungsmittel

dépresseur

calmante

sedante

calmant

calmante

مهدىء

sedant

calmant

tranquillisant

lénitif

مسكن

tranquillante

depresor

Pronounced as (IPA)

/dɪˈpɹɛsənt/

Etymology

From depress + -ant.