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depressant

noun

/dɪˈprɛsənt/

Meaning

A drug that reduces functional or nervous activity in the body.

Alcohol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system.

sedative, tranquilizer, downer, suppressant

stimulant, energizer

depressant effect, central depressant, depressant drugs

a turn, curve, or bend; an unexpected development; a dance

a short summary of a text or speech

The condition of being very overweight, especially to a degree that it is harmful to health.

the edge or border of something; very close to happening

a piece of cloth or material used to cover or mend a hole or a tear

A dog of mixed breed; sometimes used to describe something mixed or of inferior quality.