antianxiety drug — a medication used to reduce anxiety, nervousness, and symptoms of anxiety disorders
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a medication used to reduce anxiety, nervousness, and symptoms of anxiety disorders
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæntiæŋˈzaɪəti drʌg/
Example Sentences
- His cat seems to need an antianxiety drug more than he does - it freaks out every time the doorbell rings!
- The psychiatrist explained the benefits and side effects of the antianxiety drug before starting treatment.
- She joked that chocolate should be classified as an antianxiety drug given how much it helps her stress.
antianxiety drug
NOUN[/ˌæntiæŋˈzaɪəti drʌg/]
a medication used to reduce anxiety, nervousness, and symptoms of anxiety disorders
She finally relaxed after taking her antianxiety drug before the big presentation.
A variety of drugs can ease anxiety!
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“His cat seems to need an antianxiety drug more than he does - it freaks out every time the doorbell rings!”
“The psychiatrist explained the benefits and side effects of the antianxiety drug before starting treatment.”
“She joked that chocolate should be classified as an antianxiety drug given how much it helps her stress.”
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