Thesaurus / hypnotics
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synonyms for hypnotics
- heroin
- opiate
- drug
- dope
- hypnotic
- soporific
- poppy
- morphine
- tar
- codeine
- papaverine
- brown stuff
- sleep-inducer
- sleeping pill
- medication
- opiate
- narcotic
- dope
- drug
- hypnotic
- analgesic
- anodyne
- depressant
- downer
- tranquillizer
- barbiturate
- pacifier
- calmant
- calmative
- knockout pill
- nerve medicine
- pain pill
- pain-killer
- quietive
- sedative
- bromide
- hypnotic
- soporific
- barbiturate
- benzodiazepine
- nightcap
- sedative-hypnotic
- sleeping tablet
- anesthetic
- balmy
- calming
- drowsy
- dull
- hypnotic
- narcotic
- nodding
- opiate
- sedative
- slumberous
- somniferous
- somnolent
- soothing
- deadening
- dozy
- mesmerizing
- numbing
- snoozy
- tranquilizing
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How to use hypnotics in a sentence
If physicians were made accountable, they would use narcotics, hypnotics, and cocaine only when absolutely necessary.
HABITS THAT HANDICAPCHARLES B. TOWNSHypnotics are medicines that relieve pain by procuring sleep, such as hops, &c.
MRS. HALE'S RECEIPTS FOR THE MILLIONSARAH JOSEPHA HALEThere were also the same evidences of nausea that are so frequently seen after toxic doses of the various hypnotics of this group.
THE PROPAGANDA FOR REFORM IN PROPRIETARY MEDICINES, VOL. 2 OF 2VARIOUSThen he'd drugged himself with a combination of opiates and hypnotics that should have knocked out a horse.
PURSUITLESTER DEL REYIf, however, we are absolutely driven to employ hypnotics, we must commence with the very mildest.
NEURALGIA AND THE DISEASES THAT RESEMBLE ITFRANCIS E. ANSTIESomnos has no deleterious action on blood as is common with other hypnotics.
THE PROPAGANDA FOR REFORM IN PROPRIETARY MEDICINES, VOL. 1 OF 2VARIOUSOpium, alcohol, and liquid food, are the best hypnotics in such cases.
INSOMNIA; AND OTHER DISORDERS OF SLEEPHENRY M. LYMANInsomnia must be relieved by opiates, chloral hydrate, or other hypnotics.
A SYSTEM OF PRACTICAL MEDICINE BY AMERICAN AUTHORS, VOL. IVARIOUSThe training of hypnotics has thrown light on this source of error.
INTRODUCTION TO THE SCIENCE OF SOCIOLOGYROBERT E. PARKMedical practice, however, is acquainted with many more trustworthy and equally safe hypnotics.
ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA, 11TH EDITION, VOLUME 13, SLICE 6VARIOUS