tranquillising

tranquillising
adjective
tending to soothe or tranquilize
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valium has a tranquilizing effect

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took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed

Similar to: ↑depressant
Derivationally related forms: ↑sedative (for: ↑sedative), ↑sedate (for: ↑sedative), ↑ataraxia (for: ↑ataraxic), ↑ataractic (for: ↑ataractic), ↑ataraxia (for: ↑ataractic)

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