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antianxiety en · ADJ

Etymology

From anti- + anxiety.

Meanings

1. (not-comparable) Acting to combat or reduce anxiety.
   • Among the most frequent offenders are antidepressants and antianxiety drugs, blood pressure medications and opioid pain relievers. 2007 April 10, Jane E. Brody, “A Lively Libido Isn’t Reserved for the Young”, in New York Times:

Synonyms

anxiolytic

Translations (3)

el αγχολυτικός (acting to combat or reduce anxiety) · pt antiansiedade (acting to combat or reduce anxiety) · pt calmante (acting to combat or reduce anxiety)

antianxiety en · NOUN

Etymology

From anti- + anxiety.

Meanings

1. A medication that combats or reduces anxiety.

Forms

Synonyms

anxiolytic

Translations (4)

id anticemas (a medication that combats or reduces anxiety) · id antiansietas (a medication that combats or reduces anxiety) · ms antiresah (a medication that combats or reduces anxiety) · pt calmante (a medication that combats or reduces anxiety)