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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
ataractic \ataractic\ ataraxic \ataraxic\adj.
1. tending to soothe or calm or tranquilize
Syn: calming, sedative, soothing, tranquilizing [WordNet 1.5]
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
ataractic \ataractic\ n.
1. 1 drug that reduces nervous tension and gives peace of mind.
Syn: ataraxic [WordNet 1.5] ||
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
ataractic
adjective: tending to soothe or tranquilize; "valium has a tranquilizing effect"; "took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed" [syn: {ataraxic}, {sedative}, {tranquilizing}, {tranquilising}]
noun: a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity [syn: {tranquilizer}, {tranquillizer}, {tranquilliser}, {antianxiety agent}, {ataractic drug}, {ataractic agent}]
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