Depressant

usgb/dɪˈpresnt/
noun

A drug or substance that slows down the activity of the brain or body.

Alcohol can act as a depressant, slowing your reflexes and impairing your judgment.
Visual representation of "depressant" - A drug or substance that slows down the activity of the brain or body.

Often appears as...

  • central nervous system depressant
  • alcohol is a depressant

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Handle with Care

Depressants, especially drugs, can be dangerous. Use the word to alert to health risks or side effects.

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The medication acts as a depressant, avoid driving after taking it.
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Warning Signal

The term 'depressant' flags that something is reducing normal functions, which might require attention.

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After the surgery, the patient was given a depressant to limit brain activity.
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Emotional Downturn

Sometimes used metaphorically to describe something that lowers emotional or mental energy.

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The gloomy weather served as a depressant to her mood.
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