antianxiety drug
- noun
- /ˌæn.ti.ənˈzaɪ.ə.ti drʌg/
- Specialized
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fármaco ansiolítico
- Many doctors prescribe antianxiety drugs to help patients manage their stress levels.
Examples
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The antianxiety drug worked well to calm his nerves before the big presentation.
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He found that taking an antianxiety drug significantly improved his daily functioning.
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Some antianxiety drugs can cause drowsiness as a side effect.
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The doctor prescribed an antianxiety drug to help her cope with stress.
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She was prescribed an antianxiety drug to help with her stress.
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Many people find antianxiety drugs helpful during stressful situations.
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She found relief from her anxiety after starting a regimen that included an antianxiety drug.
Synonyms
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9.9
A medicine that makes you feel less anxious and tense
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4.2
A drug or treatment that makes someone feel less worried
A drug that reduces worry and calms tension
A medicine that reduces stress without making you feel confused
A drug that reduces stress without making you sleepy or unable to think clearly
A drug that reduces anxiety without making you sleepy or confused
A medicine that makes worry and stress less without making you very sleepy
A mild medicine that reduces anxiety and tension
How Calming
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5.7
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7.1
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76
5.4
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52
6.1
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8.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a drug that reduces or prevents anxiety' is directly and compositionally derived from the adjective 'antianxiety' (reducing anxiety) combined with 'drug' (a medicine). The anti- prefix and noun+modifier compounding is productive and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the parts can readily infer the overall sense.
Etymology
Antianxiety drug combines anti (meaning 'against') and anxiety (strong worry). Picture the medicine as a small shield that fights or calms worry, so the name means a drug that helps 'reduce anxiety' and makes people feel calmer.