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Meaning of
sedative
in English
sedative
us
//sɪˈdeɪ.tɪv//
uk
//sɪˈdeɪ.tɪv//
#uncommon
Plural
sedatives
Definitions
Adjective
calming
or
sleep-inducing
(
pharmaceutical
effect
);
soothing
The
doctor
prescribed
a
sedative
medication
to
help
her
relax
.
Noun
a
drug
that
calms
or
induces
sleep
(
medication
)
The
nurse
gave
the
patient
a
sedative
to
calm
his
nerves
before
surgery
.
