sedatives
- plural of sedative.
Example Sentences
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But he has Two considerable Sedatives, all along; two, and no third visible to me.
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 16 by Carlyle, Thomas
Sedatives were given, but the relief afforded by these was only partial, while their effect on the general system was evidently very prejudicial.
From Primitive Psycho-Therapy and Quackery by Lawrence, Robert Means
Sedatives are medicines which have the power of allaying the actions of the systems generally, or of lessening the exercise of some particular function.
From Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 by Burroughs, Barkham
