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Meanings of sedative in English
Tending to soothe or tranquilize.
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Examples for "tranquillizing"
Examples for "tranquillizing"
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The soothing and tranquillizing effect of the sitz is described as extraordinary:-
2
Madeleine's tranquillizing influence over others was one of her most remarkable traits.
3
The effect of this communication was the reverse of tranquillizing upon the patient.
4
But the beating of her heart grew faster in spite of that tranquillizing assurance.
5
Rachael said quickly, when the tranquillizing voice reached this point.
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The captain, however, had no little difficulty in tranquillising the invalid lady.
2
Popo, more by signs than words, quickly succeeded in tranquillising the lad.
3
Among these tranquillising objects, it is my delight to walk and meditate.
4
And the tranquillising influences employed were morphia, croton oil, or a blister.
5
Instructions to the Earl of Sussex for tranquillising the North after the Insurrection.
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She softened instantly, as if the words 'New York' had a tranquilizing effect.
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She knew by experience the tranquilizing influence of giving him something to do.
3
The scene was tranquilizing; nevertheless the young man appeared out of harmony with it.
4
The scene was a maritime pastoral, picturesque and potentially tranquilizing-andyet I felt uneasy.
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You will cry, and I, too; but our tears will be refreshing, tranquilizing tears.
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Crack Dreams obviates the necessity for the titular narcotic with its tranquilising bleepscape.
2
The two talked about taking razor blades to her wrists or getting the tranquilising drug Klonopin.
3
How tranquilising it was!
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Set your alarm for an early, pre-crowd visit for glimpses of the gardens' tranquilising harmonies of light and shade, and rock and water.
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But what she did had a tranquilising effect; she seemed to enable life to win the victory over the insidious pranks of apparitions.
Usage of sedative in English
1
A sedative gave Bryce the best sleep he'd enjoyed in a year.
2
She also suggested they discuss whether a sedative is necessary during surgery.
3
The sedative that the doctor has given her begins to take effect.
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The sedative influence had got him; the experiment was at an end.
5
Indica: Provides a relaxing and sedative effect that is ideal for night-time.
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Mr Senneff said Dr Murray only admitted to administering the sedative Lorazepam.
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Murray told doctors that he had given Jackson only the sedative lorazepam.
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Conclusions: Music can decrease the dose of sedative medication required for colonoscopy.
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In addition, the quarter hypo of sedative had slowed his system down.
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During this period, the doctor put a sedative into the patient's drink.
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McGarvey was given a sedative, and she's resting now in the infirmary.
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She had refused a sedative but the coffee was more than welcome.
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Somehow or other, the possession of the sheets acted like a sedative.
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The sick man was sleeping from the effects of a sedative draught.
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I've set my sleep machine on blowing leaves and swallowed a sedative.
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They are laxative and exert a sedative influence over the nervous system.
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