What does anaphrodisiac mean?
Anaphrodisiac means Antaphrodisiac (capable of reducing the sex drive)..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Antaphrodisiac (capable of reducing the sex drive)..
Tobacco and the plant valerian are also considered to be anaphrodisiac in their effects, diminishing sexual inclination.
Among this group are the solanacei alkaloids, that have a decided anti-sexual tendency. Such plants and similar anaphrodisiacs were often used, especially in the Middle Ages, to promote asceticism and, in the case of monks, to diminish fleshly desires.
Use anaphrodisiac when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Anaphrodisiac means Antaphrodisiac (capable of reducing the sex drive)..
Common synonyms include anaphrodisiac, antaphrodisiac, antiaphrodisiac, anti-Viagra.
Possible antonyms include aphrodisiac, sexy, aphrodisiacal.
Tobacco and the plant valerian are also considered to be anaphrodisiac in their effects, diminishing sexual inclination.
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