depressant meaning
UK US /dɪˈprɛsənt/ 3 syllables
depressant (adjective): capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent.
depressant has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and noun.
depressant as an adjective
- capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent
Opposite: stimulative
Similar: ataractic, narcotic, relaxant, soporific
Related forms: depress
depressant as a noun
- a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
Synonyms: sedative, sedative drug, downer
Type of: medicine, drug of abuse
Kinds: chloral hydrate, glutethimide, sedative-hypnotic
Related forms: depress
How to pronounce depressant
depressant is pronounced /dɪˈprɛsənt/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Words that rhyme with depressant
Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in NT · 10-letter words
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