DownerWordNet Explorer
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a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
(medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
a drug that is taken for nonmedicinal reasons (usually for mind-altering effects); drug abuse can lead to physical and mental damage and (with some substances) dependence and addiction
a colorless crystalline drug used as a sedative; irritates the stomach and can be addictive
sedative (trade name Doriden) used to treat some sleep disorders
a sedative that depresses activity of the central nervous system and reduces anxiety and induces sleep
not functioning (temporarily or permanently)
not working or taking effect