ataractic

Meanings

Plural: ataractics

Noun

a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity
A drug that is used to tranquilize; a tranquilizer.

Adjective Satellite

tending to soothe or tranquilize

Adj

That has a tranquilizing effect.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀτάρακτος (atáraktos, “intrepid”), from ταράσσω (tarássō).

Synonyms

antianxiety agent, ataractic agent, ataractic drug, ataraxic, sedative, tranquilising, tranquilizer, tranquilizing, tranquilliser, tranquillising, tranquillizer, tranquillizing

Scrabble Score: 13

ataractic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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ataractic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

ataractic is a valid Words With Friends word