antidepressantnoun [ C ]
uk/ˌæn.ti.dɪˈpres.ənt/us/ˌæn.t̬i.dɪˈpres.ənt/a drug used to reduce feelings of sadness and worry:
She's been on antidepressants ever since her husband died.
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antidepressantadjective [ before noun ]
uk/ˌæn.ti.dɪˈpres.ənt/us/ˌæn.t̬i.dɪˈpres.ənt/An anti-depressant drug is one that is used to reduce feelings of sadness and worry:
antidepressant drugs
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Medicines & drugs
- antihistamine
- antiviral
- atropine
- barley water
- bromide
- calamine
- ciclosporin
- clozapine
- Epsom salts
- Gripe Water
- oestradiol
- oxycodone
- penicillin
- petroleum jelly
- prednisone
- propofol
- Prozac
- psychoactive
- thalidomide
- Valium
See more results »