sedative
adjective
tending to calm or soothe.
sedatives
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pluralof sedative.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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While many ER visits for dizziness result in expensive CT scans and sedatives, researchers are finding there are more-effective options.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
Whoever is given the job of informing him of that had better take a handful of sedatives and a crowbar to pry the president off the wall of the Oval Office.
From Salon ● Apr. 10, 2026
Monitored by a police drone, an exhausted Buddy finally laid down to rest as a vet administered some sedatives in the early hours of Sunday.
From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2025
If home euthanasia is more than you can afford, ask your veterinarian about sedatives you can give your dog to ease their suffering when you transport them to the clinic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2025
‘We don’t want to interrupt your crazy time. Maybe you can just finish this conversation with yourself and we’ll come back later, with, um, some bigger weapons and possibly some sedatives.’
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
