Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for depressant

depressant

noun as in sedative

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

He said because both benzodiazepines and nitazenes were depressants, “their combined effect increases the risk of overdose significantly”.

Read more on BBC

They detailed that they found packs of clonazepam, a central nervous system depressant, energy supplements and other over-the-counter drugs.

Read more on Salon

That’s when I realized how much alcohol — a depressant — had been affecting my mood.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Under the new law, mifepristone and misoprostol will be added to a list comprised of opioids, depressants, and stimulants.

Read more on Salon

Other Schedule IV drugs include the opioid tramadol and a group of depressants known as benzodiazepines.

Read more on Seattle Times

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement