DEPRESSANT
Scrabble letter values: D2E1P3R1E1S1S1A1N1T1 = 13
Definition
- adjective capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent.
- noun a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person. — synonyms: sedative, sedative_drug, downer
Examples
- “Alcohol acts first as a stimulant and then as a depressant.”