Depressant

n.

1.

(Med.) An agent or remedy which lowers the vital powers.

Noun	1.	depressant - a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person Synonyms: downer, sedative, sedative drug
Adj.	1.	depressant - capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent Antonyms: stimulative - capable of arousing or accelerating physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent

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