Sedative

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1. Adjective

Tending to calm, moderate, or tranquilize

2. Adjective

allaying irritability and irritation; assuaging pain.

3. Noun

A remedy which allays irritability and irritation, and irritative activity or pain.

4. Noun

a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
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