English dictionary

sedation

/s/I/'d/eI//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administrative of a sedative agent

noun.state

Source: WordNet 3.0
the administration of a sedative agent or drug

noun.act

Synonyms drugging

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of calming, or the state of being calm.

noun

Source: webster1913