quietive

quietive
\\ˈkwīə̇d.iv\ noun (-s)
Etymology: quiet (IV) + -ive
: something that has a tranquilizing effect : sedative

quietives rather than incentives will be in demand — Helmut Kuhn


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  • quietive — qui·e·tive …   English syllables

  • sedative — [adj] soothing allaying, anodyne, calmative, calming, lenitive, relaxing, sleepinducing, soporific, tranquillizing; concept 537 Ant. agitating, excitative, upsetting sedative [n] soothing agent, medicine analgesic, anodyne, barbiturate, calmant,… …   New thesaurus

  • disquietive — disquīˈetive adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑disquiet * * * † disˈquietive, a. Obs. [f. disquiet v. + ive.] Tending to disquiet; of disquieting character. Worcester cites Howe …   Useful english dictionary

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