barbiturate
(bar-bi-tu-rate)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. any of a group of drugs that act as depressants of the central nervous system; highly addictive and are used primarily as sedatives and anticonvulsants
Example Sentence
A barbiturate is a type of sedative.
Synonyms
sedatives; depressant; hypnotics; phenobarbital
Antonyms
antidepressant
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