downer

Speech parts

1. downer - Noun

2. downer - Adjective

Meaning

a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

sedative depressant killjoy drag disappointment bummer letdown spoilsport sedative drug buzzkill popper purple heart blue devils wormwood depression
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Antonyms

pro bennie experience fortitude meth faith
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Hypernyms

medicine medication medicament medicinal drug drug of abuse street drug

Hyponyms

chloral hydrate sedative-hypnotic glutethimide sedative-hypnotic drug Doriden

Phrases with the word

on a downer

Derivatives

downer

Anagrams

wonder Nedrow Rowden wondre Worden

Examples

I would want my children to grow up and do what they wish to in a field that they choose to step in. They should not have to use the shadow of their father's name. I think that is a bit of a downer for a movie star's children. Shahrukh Khan

I'm learning to accept the lack of privacy as the real downer in my profession. Halle Berry

Senator James Ah Koy: "I think he is doing a good job and I really support him for his strong words against Mr Downer." (1 October 2005) Frank Bainimarama

One of the greatest things drama can do, at it's best, is to redefine the words we use every day such as love, home, family, loyalty and envy. Tragedy need not be a downer. Ben Kingsley

Vodka Redbull: Upper meets downer in an effervescent hybrid of bubble gum and junkie piss. Diablo Cody

I talked to General Downer about some of the funding about the National Guard and some of the civil defense workers, the firefighters, the police officers, and the way that FEMA is making them spend that money. We have got a problem there. Lynn Westmoreland

Close letter words and terms

downed Downen Downend Downers Grove Downes Downesy