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sedative
/ˈsɛdətɪv/
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What does sedative mean?
noun
- An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep.
adjective
- Calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈsɛdətɪv/
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A dog had a severe cough, which could not be subdued by bleeding or physic, or sedative or opiate medicines.
Now, no sedative or nauseant is known that does not lock up the natural secretions, and thus lessen the digestive powers.
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An ubiquitous cud of fine-cut, flattening his cheek and saturating his veins, possibly explains his life of semicontent--for tobacco is a sedative.