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depressant Definition


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depressant
adj
    1. medicine.
      Said of a drug: able to reduce mental or physical activity.
noun
    1. A depressant drug. See also antidepressant.
      Thesaurus: sedative, relaxant, tranquilizer, calmant, downer (slang); Antonym: stimulant.
Etymology: 19c.



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