sedative

• Описывает вещество или эффект, обладающий успокаивающим, смягчающим или вызывающим сон качеством.

Describes a substance or effect that has a calming, soothing, or sleep-inducing quality.

1. Calming or tranquilizingB2formalmedical

   Having the effect of making someone calm, relaxed, or sleepy.

   Успокаивающий

   • The doctor prescribed a sedative medication for her anxiety.
   • The warm tea had a sedative effect on the nervous patient.
   • Some herbs are known for their mild sedative properties.

   Синонимыanxiolyticcalminghypnoticnarcoticrelaxingsoothingsoporifictranquilizing

   Антонимыexcitantinvigoratingstimulating

• Лекарство или вещество, которое снижает возбудимость, успокаивает человека и может вызывать расслабление или сон.

A drug or substance that reduces excitability, calms a person, and can induce relaxation or sleep.

1. Calming drugB2formalmedical

   A medication that reduces anxiety, excitement, or irritability, often used to promote relaxation or sleep.

   Успокоительное средство

   • The doctor prescribed a mild sedative to help with her anxiety.
   • He took a sedative before the flight to calm his nerves.
   • Overuse of sedatives can lead to dependency.

   Синонимыanxiolytichypnoticsoporifictranquilizer

   Антонимыanalepticexcitantstimulant