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sedativeAny drug that has a calming effect, reducing anxiety and tension. Sedatives in larger doses will induce sleep. Examples are barbiturates, narcotics, and benzodiazepines. Overdoses can be fatal. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Look in at him from time to time through the night, and give him another dose of the sedative mixture if he wakes. I am a little nervous, and I find my hookah an invaluable sedative. I put some harmless sedative in your tea that you might sleep soundly, and not awaken until we were well on our way. |
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