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stimulant Definition


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stimulant
noun
    1. Any substance, such as a drug, that produces an increase in the activity of a particular body organ or function, eg caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines.
      Thesaurus: tonic, bracer, energizer, upper (slang), pick-me-up (slang); reviver (slang); Antonym: depressant.
    2. Anything that causes an increase in excitement, activity, interest, etc.
      Example: Praise can be a powerful stimulant
adj


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