American English pronunciation
How to pronounce depressant
IPA transcription: [dɪp'ɹɛsənt]
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Noun
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a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
Adjective
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capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent
Usage examples
- Other efforts that may be tried include sleep hygiene, cognitive behavioral therapy, and antidepressants.
- Unfortunately, however, their efficacy is limited and they are only relatively mild antidepressants.
- Benzodiazepines are not significantly better for insomnia than antidepressants.
- Evidence from previous studies shows that rapid cycling is linked to use of antidepressants.
- Phenobarbital is a central nervous system depressant.