Antianxiety

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A medication that combats or reduces anxiety.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Acting to combat or reduce anxiety. not-comparable

    "Among the most frequent offenders are antidepressants and antianxiety drugs, blood pressure medications and opioid pain relievers."

Synonyms

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anxiolyticanxiolytic

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"Among the most frequent offenders are antidepressants and antianxiety drugs, blood pressure medications and opioid pain relievers."

Etymology

From anti- + anxiety.

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