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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
ataractic
    adj 1: tending to soothe or tranquilize; "valium has a
           tranquilizing effect"; "took a hot drink with sedative
           properties before going to bed" [syn: ataractic,
           ataraxic, sedative, tranquilizing,
           tranquillizing, tranquilising, tranquillising]
    n 1: a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing
         mental clarity [syn: tranquilizer, tranquillizer,
         tranquilliser, antianxiety agent, ataractic drug,
         ataractic agent, ataractic]
2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
ataractic \ataractic\ ataraxic \ataraxic\adj.
   1. tending to soothe or calm or tranquilize

   Syn: calming, sedative, soothing, tranquilizing
        [WordNet 1.5]
3. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
ataractic \ataractic\ n.
   1. 1 drug that reduces nervous tension and gives peace of
      mind.

   Syn: ataraxic
        [WordNet 1.5] Ataraxia
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