Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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sedative | Yes | Yes | No | No |
sedate | No | Yes | Yes | No |
sedative (noun) | sedate (noun) |
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a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person |
sedative (adjective) | sedate (adjective) |
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tending to soothe or tranquilize | characterized by dignity and propriety |
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises |
sedative (verb) | sedate (verb) |
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cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to |