anxiolytic

From anxio- +‎ -lytic.

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˌeɪŋziəˈlɪtɪk/
• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˌæŋksiəˈlɪtɪk/

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anxiolytic (comparative more anxiolytic, superlative most anxiolytic)

1. (pharmacology) That reduces anxiety; tranquilizing

• (antonym(s) of “reducing anxiety”): anxiogenic

anxiolytic (plural anxiolytics)

1. (pharmacology) A drug prescribed for the treatment of symptoms of anxiety.

• (antonym(s) of “anxiety-treating drug”): anxiogenic

• See also Thesaurus:anxiolytic

• anxiolysis

• panicolytic
• tranquilizer