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.

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Etymology

Origin of antianxiety

First recorded in 1960–65; anti- + anxiety

Example Sentences

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

Get enough sleep, but also drink more coffee, wake up early to take an ice bath, and remember to never use your phone past 8 p.m.—except you should also make sure to keep in touch with your friends and family, as well as stay up on the latest antianxiety breathing techniques.

From Slate

Another had the same thing happen after she switched insurance providers and doctors, leaving a short period of time when she didn’t have a prescription for her antianxiety medication.

From Science Magazine

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

From Science Magazine

In Sweden, ecologist Tomas Brodin of the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences is preparing to study whether an antianxiety drug alters relationships between predatory pikes and the perch and roach they eat.

From Science Magazine