Anxiolytic

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  • adjective. Preventing or reducing anxiety; antianxiety.
  • noun. An antianxiety medication; a tranquilizer.
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  • adjective. That reduces anxiety; tranquilizing
  • noun. A drug prescribed for the treatment of symptoms of anxiety.
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  • noun. a tranquilizer used to relieve anxiety and reduce tension and irritability
  • adjective. anxiety relieving
    • Word Usage
    "Endocannabinoids mediate anxiolytic-like effect of acetaminophen via CB1 receptors."
    Antonyms
    Words with the opposite meaning
    anxiogenic  en  onym  
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    antianxiety agent  ataractic  ataractic agent  ataractic drug  tranquilizer  
    Hyponym
    Words that are more specific
    Dalmane  atarax  benzodiazepine  buspar  buspirone  
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    Lescol  antianxiety  anticonvulsant  antidiarrheal  antihypertensive  
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