tranquilizer : Idioms & Phrases
major tranquilizer
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noun tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired
antipsychotic; neuroleptic agent; major tranquilliser; neuroleptic; antipsychotic agent; antipsychotic drug; neuroleptic drug; major tranquillizer.
WordNet
minor tranquilizer
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noun a tranquilizer used to relieve anxiety and reduce tension and irritability
anxiolytic drug; antianxiety drug; minor tranquilliser; minor tranquillizer; anxiolytic.