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sedate

adjective, verb
/sɪˈdeɪt/

Meaning

calm, quiet, and composed; or to administer a drug to make someone calm or sleep

Example Sentences

The nurse sedated the patient before the operation.

Synonyms

calm, tranquil, composed, quiet, anesthetize

Antonyms

agitate, excite, stimulate

Collocations

sedate lifestyle, sedate manner, sedate environment, sedate the patient

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