Word

sedative-hypnotic, n.

a sedative that depresses activity of the central nervous system and reduces anxiety and induces sleep
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sedative-hypnotic sedative-hypnotic drug

semantic pointers

hyponym

barbiturate ethchlorvynol, Placidyl methaqualone, Quaalude thalidomide tranquilizer, tranquillizer, tranquilliser, antianxiety agent, ataractic drug, ataractic agent, ataractic

hypernym

sedative, sedative drug, depressant, downer