Word Study
depressant
OXFORD DICTIONARY
depressant, adj. & n.
--adj.
1 that depresses.
2 Med. sedative.
--n.
1 Med. an agent, esp. a drug, that sedates.
2 an influence that depresses.
--adj.
1 that depresses.
2 Med. sedative.
--n.
1 Med. an agent, esp. a drug, that sedates.
2 an influence that depresses.
THESAURUS
depressant
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