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antianxiety

American  
[an-tee-ang-zahy-i-tee, an-tahy-] / ˌæn ti æŋˈzaɪ ɪ ti, ˌæn taɪ- /

adjective

  1. tending to prevent or relieve anxiety.


Etymology

Origin of antianxiety

First recorded in 1960–65; anti- + anxiety

Example Sentences

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A doctor prescribed him antidepressants and antianxiety medication, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Gardner’s on antianxiety drugs to help him function, and he’s started wearing a mouthguard at night because he’s been clenching his teeth in his sleep.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2025

In another case, a researcher taking antianxiety medication was NPQ’d after moving institutions.

From Science Magazine • Feb. 23, 2023

A number of medications can affect memory, says Barnard, including antihistamines; antidepressants, like Prozac; antianxiety drugs, like Xanax; and sleep aids, like Ambien.

From Time • Aug. 1, 2014

Most antianxiety meds act quickly, do their business, and then are caught by the liver—the policemen of the body—which flushes them out in less than a day.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

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