anxiolytic

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anxiolytic

/ˌeɪŋziəˈlɪtɪk/ US
/ˌæŋksiəˈlɪtɪk/ UK

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From anxio- + -lytic.

adjective more anxiolytic · most anxiolytic

That reduces anxiety; tranquilizing.

Opposite: anxiogenic

noun anxiolytics

A drug prescribed for the treatment of symptoms of anxiety.
Similar: anxiolytic

Opposite: anxiogenic

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adjective

Opposite: anxiogenic

noun

Opposite: anxiogenic

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adj that reduces anxiety

Português	ansiolítico, calmante

noun drug prescribed for the treatment of symptoms of anxiety

Español	ansiolítico
日本語	抗不安薬
中文	抗不安藥 /抗不安药
Português	ansiolítico
Deutsch	Anxiolytikum
Italiano	ansiolitico
Ελληνικά	αγχολυτικό ancholytikó

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@misc{anxiolytic_2026,
  title = {anxiolytic},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/anxiolytic},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}