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1. (adj.) depressant
tending to slow the activity of one or more bodily systems.
2. (n.) depressant
a drug or other agent that reduces irritability or excitement; sedative.
Etymology: (1875–80)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (adj) sedative, sedative drug, depressant, downer
a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
2. (adj) depressant
capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent
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| Definition of 'depressant' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) depressant
an agent or remedy which lowers the vital powers
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