depressant (adj.)

  1. capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent

    depressant (n.)

  1. a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person

    [ Syn: sedative , sedative , sedative drug , sedative drug , downer , downer ]

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