sedative-hypnotic

Noun

Meaning

a sedative that depresses activity of the central nervous system and reduces anxiety and induces sleep

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

bromide hypnotic codeine benzodiazepine opium nightcap sedative-hypnotic drug

Hypernyms

downer sedative depressant sedative drug

Hyponyms

tranquilizer barbiturate ataractic methaqualone quaalude thalidomide

Close letter words and terms

sedative drugs sedative herb sedative salt sedative-hypnotic drug sedative-hypnotics sedaxane