depressant
noun
Pronunciation: /dɪˈprɛsənt/
Definition
A substance that reduces functional or nervous activity in the body, often slowing down brain function and heart rate.
Examples
Alcohol is widely consumed but acts as a central nervous system depressant.
The patient was prescribed a mild depressant to help manage severe anxiety symptoms.
Many sleep aids function as a depressant to induce drowsiness and calm the body.
How to Use depressant
- central nervous system depressant (collocation)
- A substance affecting the brain and spinal cord. — "Doctors often warn about the dangers of mixing alcohol with a central nervous system depressant."
- act as a depressant (collocation)
- To function in a way that slows down activity. — "Certain herbal supplements can act as a depressant if taken in large doses."
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