Antianxiety
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Antianxiety is an adjective meaning (psychology, pharmacology) Acting to combat or reduce anxiety.
Meaning
(psychology, pharmacology) Acting to combat or reduce anxiety.
More Meanings
- (pharmacology) A medication that combats or reduces anxiety.
Example Sentences
Among the most frequent offenders are antidepressants and antianxiety drugs, blood pressure medications and opioid pain relievers.
Word Forms
- antianxieties
Synonyms for antianxiety
Depending on context, synonyms include anxiolytic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include anxiolytic, antipanic, anxietolytic, antiautistic, anxiotropic, antianxiolytic.
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