depressantnoun [ C ]
uk/dɪˈpres.ənt/us/dɪˈpres.ənt/a drug that slows the rate of the body's functions:
Alcohol is a depressant.
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Specific types of drug
- amyl nitrite
- antiretroviral
- blunt
- cisplatin
- coke
- corticosteroid
- designer drug
- downer
- hash
- junk
- marijuana
- mickey
- mind-altering
- narcotic
- non-addictive
- pep pill
- popper
- skunkweed
- stimulant
- weed
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depressant
adjective ukus
These drugs have a depressant effect.