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calmative
[ kah-muh-tiv, kal-muh- ]
/ ˈkɑ mə tɪv, ˈkæl mə- /
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adjective
having a sedative effect.
noun
a calmative agent.
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OTHER WORDS FROM calmative
un·cal·ma·tive, adjectiveWords nearby calmative
call-up, call upon, callus, call waiting, calm, calmative, calm before the storm, Calmette, calmly, calmodulin, calmy
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How to use calmative in a sentence
These remedies are all combined in Neurosine, the ideal calmative for both children and adults.
British Dictionary definitions for calmative
calmative
/ (ˈkælmətɪv, ˈkɑːmə-) /
adjective
(of a remedy or agent) sedative
noun
a sedative remedy or drug
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Medical definitions for calmative
calmative
[ kä′mə-tĭv, kăl′mə- ]
adj.
Having relaxing or pacifying properties.
n.
A sedative.
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