Crossword clues for ataractic
The Collaborative International Dictionary
ataractic \ataractic\ n. 1. 1 drug that reduces nervous tension and gives peace of mind.
Syn: ataraxic [WordNet 1.5] ||
ataractic \ataractic\ ataraxic \ataraxic\adj. 1. tending to soothe or calm or tranquilize
Syn: calming, sedative, soothing, tranquilizing
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Wiktionary
a. That has a tranquilizing effect n. (context medicine English) A drug that is used to tranquilize; a tranquilizer.
WordNet
n. a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity [syn: tranquilizer, tranquillizer, tranquilliser, antianxiety agent, ataractic drug, ataractic agent]
adj. 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]
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.