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depressant

Pronunciation: /dɪˈprɛs(ə)nt/
Definition of depressant

adjective

  • (chiefly of a drug) reducing functional or nervous activity.

noun

  • a depressant drug.
  • an influence that depresses economic activity:higher taxation is a depressant

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