Synonyms of the word

ataractic

• adj. That has a tranquilizing effect.
• n. (medicine) A drug that is used to tranquilize; a tranquilizer.

ataraxic

• adj. Of or pertaining to ataraxia.
• adj. ataractic; tranquilizing.

depressant

• n. (pharmacology) A pharmacological substance which decreases neuronal or physiological activity.
• n. (mining) An agent that inhibits the flotation of a mineral or minerals.
• adj. Acting as a depressant.

sedative

• n. An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep.
• adj. Calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing.

tranquilising

• v. present participle of tranquilise.

tranquilizer

• n. That which tranquillizes or soothes.
• n. (pharmacology) A drug used to reduce anxiety or tension; a sedative.

tranquilizing

• v. present participle of tranquilize.

tranquilliser

• n. Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of tranquilizer.

tranquillizer

• n. (US) Alternative spelling of tranquilizer.