n. 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
She was wary of taking the barbiturates for fear of becoming addicted.
She was wary of taking the barbiturates for fear of becoming addicted.
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sedatives;depressant; hypnotics;phenobarbital
antidepressant
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