Adjective
That has a tranquilizing effect.
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Some drugs produce vivid hallucinations, others induce a relaxed condition, or are ataractic in their effect, that is, promote temporary tranquility[.]
Later on he was treated by the same psychiatrist with ataractic drugs.
Noun
A drug that is used to tranquilize; a tranquilizer.
- Related words
Adjective
tending to soothe or tranquilize
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valium has a tranquilizing effect
took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed
Noun
a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity