specifically: an agent that reduces a bodily functional activity or an instinctive desire (such as appetite)
depressantadjective
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThe only closed economy is the world economy, and that which extinguishes the human life without which there is no economy is always an economic depressant. John Tamny, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2021 But gridlock in Congress has acted as a depressant for Democratic voters and activists. Daniel Strauss, The New Republic, 2 Nov. 2021 Massive supplies of cheap P2P meth had created demand for a stimulant out of a market for a depressant. Sam Quinones, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2021 Lidocaine is a depressant, which can normalize an irregular heartbeat or cause hypotension, which is low blood pressure. Katherine Rosenberg-douglas, chicagotribune.com, 2 June 2021 Jones said he was guided by CDC guidance that a depressant, such as marijuana, should not be used to treat depression. Mike Cason | Mcason@al.com, al, 6 May 2021 Unfortunately, alcohol is a depressant, which will make everything worse for him. Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 28 Nov. 2020 Unfortunately, alcohol is a depressant, which will make everything worse for him. Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 28 Nov. 2020 Unfortunately, alcohol is a depressant, which will make everything worse for him. Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 28 Nov. 2020 See More