Thesaurus: depressant
An agent or remedy which lowers the vital powers.
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Definitions
- n. An agent or remedy which lowers the vital powers.
- adj. capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent
- n. a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
- n:100 a. capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent