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A drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity
Answer for the clue "A drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity ", 9 letters:
ataractic
Word definitions for ataractic in dictionaries
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity [syn: tranquilizer , tranquillizer , tranquilliser , antianxiety agent , ataractic drug , ataractic agent ]
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
a. That has a tranquilizing effect n. (context medicine English) A drug that is used to tranquilize; a tranquilizer.
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
ataractic \ataractic\ n. 1. 1 drug that reduces nervous tension and gives peace of mind. Syn: ataraxic [WordNet 1.5] ||
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1941, from Greek ataraktos "not disturbed" (see ataraxia ) + -ic .
Usage examples of ataractic.
And, once the ataractic drug was in his system, Khadaji wouldn't want to escape, even if an opportunity somehow magically presented itself.