sedative
/ˈsedətɪv/noun
उच्चारण सेडटिव
शामक दवा, नींद या शांति लाने वाली औषधि
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a drug that makes somebody calm or sleepy
शामक दवा, नींद या शांति लाने वाली औषधि
- The doctor gave the patient a mild sedative before the operation.
- The vet gave the injured elephant a sedative before moving it.
- The nurse gave the patient a sedative to help him sleep.
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- A strong sedative was needed to calm the injured animal.
- Doctors warn against taking a sedative without advice.
Synonyms tranquillizer sleeping pill calmative
Opposite stimulant
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making somebody calm or sleepy
शामक, शांत करने वाला
- a drug with a sedative effect
- Chamomile tea has a mild sedative action, so it helps you sleep.
- The syrup has a sedative effect.
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- Some herbs are known for their sedative properties.
- The tablet may have a sedative action, so do not drive.
Synonyms calming soothing soporific
Opposite stimulating
≈Synonyms and antonyms
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sed·a·tive
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Keep the medicine words together: sedative (calms), stimulant (excites), antidote (counters poison), analgesic or painkiller (relieves pain), antiseptic (prevents infection), antibiotic (kills bacteria), anaesthetic (removes feeling).
दवाओं के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: sedative (शांत करे), stimulant (उत्तेजित करे), antidote (ज़हर काटे), analgesic या painkiller (दर्द मिटाए), antiseptic (संक्रमण रोके), antibiotic (जीवाणु मारे), anaesthetic (संवेदना हटाए)।
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One-word substitution
A medicine that calms or induces sleep; its opposite, a drug that increases activity, is a stimulant.
'शांत करने या नींद लाने वाली दवा' के लिए यह शब्द आता है; इसका विपरीत, गतिविधि बढ़ाने वाली दवा, stimulant है।