单词	depressant
释义	depressant noun de·​pres·​sant di-ˈpre-sᵊnt  dē- : one that depresses specifically : an agent that reduces a bodily functional activity or an instinctive desire (such as appetite) depressant adjective Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web The only closed economy is the world economy, and that which extinguishes the human life without which there is no economy is always an economic depressant. John Tamny, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2021 But gridlock in Congress has acted as a depressant for Democratic voters and activists. Daniel Strauss, The New Republic, 2 Nov. 2021 Massive supplies of cheap P2P meth had created demand for a stimulant out of a market for a depressant. Sam Quinones, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2021 Lidocaine is a depressant, which can normalize an irregular heartbeat or cause hypotension, which is low blood pressure. Katherine Rosenberg-douglas, chicagotribune.com, 2 June 2021 Jones said he was guided by CDC guidance that a depressant, such as marijuana, should not be used to treat depression. Mike Cason | Mcason@al.com, al, 6 May 2021 Unfortunately, alcohol is a depressant, which will make everything worse for him. Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 28 Nov. 2020 Unfortunately, alcohol is a depressant, which will make everything worse for him. Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 28 Nov. 2020 Unfortunately, alcohol is a depressant, which will make everything worse for him. Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 28 Nov. 2020 See More Word History First Known Use 1876, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition depressant noun de·​pres·​sant di-ˈpre-sᵊnt  : a drug that slows the activity of the nervous system Medical Definition depressant 1 of 2 adjective de·​pres·​sant -ᵊnt  : tending to depress especially : lowering or tending to lower functional or vital activity a drug with a depressant effect on heart rate depressant 2 of 2 noun : one that depresses specifically : an agent that reduces bodily functional activity or an instinctive desire (as appetite) a depressant of intestinal spasm depressant adjective as in sedative Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance sedative relaxant opiate narcotic tranquilizing hypnotic soporific tranquillizing drowsy anesthetic calming analgesic somnolent relaxing soothing slumberous restful sleepy benumbing quieting deadening dulling settling somniferous slumbrous anesthetizing comforting lulling numbing pacifying stupefying hypnotizing mesmerizing Antonyms & Near Antonyms stimulant stimulating waking energizing arousing stimulatory stimulative rousing refreshing bracing reviving restorative invigorating awakening wakening See More
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