sedative-hypnotic (n)
sedative-hypnotic drug (n)

n04166841

type n
lex_filenum 06
def a sedative that depresses activity of the central nervous system and reduces anxiety and induces sleep
Outgoing links
Hypernym sedative, sedative drug, depressant, downer
Hyponym barbiturate; ethchlorvynol, Placidyl; methaqualone, Quaalude; thalidomide; tranquilizer, tranquillizer, tranquilliser, antianxiety agent, ataractic drug, ataractic agent, ataractic
Incoming links
Hypernym barbiturate; ethchlorvynol, Placidyl; methaqualone, Quaalude; thalidomide; tranquilizer, tranquillizer, tranquilliser, antianxiety agent, ataractic drug, ataractic agent, ataractic
Hyponym sedative, sedative drug, depressant, downer

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