depressant

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(de-pres-sant) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a substance as a drug that reduces the activity of bodily systems and calms a person

Example Sentence

The depressant may have adverse side effects.

Synonyms

sedative; downer; relaxant; narcotic

Antonyms

stimulant

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Rhymes

  • bessent
  • crescent

  • depressant
  • fluorescent
  • incessant
  • quiescent
  • suppressant
  • tumescent

  • adolescent
  • convalescent
  • effervescent
  • evanescent
  • incandescent
  • iridescent
  • luminescent
  • obsolescent

  • antidepressant
  • preadolescent