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ataraxic

adjective

tending to soothe or tranquilize

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Word length
8
Starts with
A
Ends with
C
Contains
TA
Scrabble score
17

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Pronunciation

ˌætəˈɹæksɪk

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adjective

  1. tending to soothe or tranquilize

    “valium has a tranquilizing effect”

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Example Sentences

valium has a tranquilizing effect
took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed

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