antianxiety

English

Alternative forms

anti-anxiety

Etymology

anti- +‎ anxiety

Adjective

antianxiety (not comparable)

(psychology, pharmacology) Acting to combat or reduce anxiety.
- 2007 April 10, Jane E. Brody, “A Lively Libido Isn’t Reserved for the Young”, in New York Times‎:
  Among the most frequent offenders are antidepressants and antianxiety drugs, blood pressure medications and opioid pain relievers.

Translations

acting to combat or reduce anxiety

Greek: αγχολυτικός (el) (ancholytikós)

Portuguese: calmante (pt), antiansiedade

Noun

antianxiety (plural antianxieties)

(pharmacology) A medication that combats or reduces anxiety.

Translations

a medication that combats or reduces anxiety

Portuguese: calmante (pt) m

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