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Meaning of "antianxiety" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF ANTIANXIETY

ˌæntɪæŋˈzaɪɪtɪ


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ANTIANXIETY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Antianxiety is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES ANTIANXIETY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Anxiolytic

An anxiolytic is a medication or other intervention that inhibits anxiety. This effect is in contrast to anxiogenic agents, which increase anxiety. Together these categories of psychoactive compounds or interventions may be referred to as anxiotropic compounds/agents. Some recreational drugs such as beverage alcohols induce anxiolysis. Anxiolytic medications have been used for the treatment of anxiety and its related psychological and physical symptoms. Anxiolytics have been shown to be useful in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Bright light therapy and other interventions have also been found to have an anxiolytic effect. Beta-receptor blockers such as propranolol and oxprenolol, although not anxiolytics, can be used to combat the somatic symptoms of anxiety. Anxiolytics are also known as minor tranquilizers. The term is less common in modern texts, and was originally derived from a dichotomy with major tranquilizers, also known as neuroleptics or antipsychotics.

Definition of antianxiety in the English dictionary

The definition of antianxiety in the dictionary is acting against anxiety.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ANTIANXIETY

anxiety · aureity · dubiety · extemporaneity · garden-variety · gaseity · gayety · impiety · impropriety · inebriety · insatiety · insobriety · laity · moiety · nimiety · overanxiety · piety · satiety · ubiety · variety

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ANTIANXIETY

antiacademic · antiacne · antiaggression · antiair · antiaircraft defense · antialcohol · antialcoholism · antialien · antiallergenic · antianemia · antiaphrodisiac · antiar · antiarin · antiarmor · antiarrhythmic · antiarthritic · antiarthritis · antiasthma · antiasthmatic · antiauxin

WORDS THAT END LIKE ANTIANXIETY

benefit society · Big Society · building society · civic society · civil society · consumer society · free-floating anxiety · high society · honor society · humane society · Law Society · notoriety · performance anxiety · polite society · propriety · Royal Society · secret society · separation anxiety · sobriety · society

Synonyms and antonyms of antianxiety in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «antianxiety» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF ANTIANXIETY

Find out the translation of antianxiety to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of antianxiety from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «antianxiety» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

抗焦虑
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

contra la ansiedad
570 millions of speakers
en

English

antianxiety
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

antianxiety
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مضاد للقلق
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

успокоительное
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

antianxiety
270 millions of speakers
bn

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দুশ্চিন্তা রোধক
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

anxiolytiques
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Antianxiety
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Anti-Angst-
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

抗不安
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

항불안제
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Antianxiety
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chống lo âu
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

antianxiety
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

Antianxiety
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

antianxiety
70 millions of speakers
it

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antianxiety
65 millions of speakers
pl

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przeciwlękowy
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

заспокійливе
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

antianxioasa
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

antianxiety
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Antianxiety
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ångestdämpande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

antianxiety
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of antianxiety

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ANTIANXIETY»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of antianxiety
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «antianxiety».

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about antianxiety

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ANTIANXIETY»

Discover the use of antianxiety in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to antianxiety and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Antianxiety Food Solution: How the Foods You Eat Can ...
In The Antianxiety Food Solution, you’ll discover: How to assess your diet for anxiety-causing and anxiety-calming foods and nutrients Foods and nutrients that balance your brain chemistry Which anxiety-triggering foods and drinks you may ...
Trudy Scott, 2011
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Kava: The Miracle Antianxiety Herb
Find out about this natural wonder herb and what it can do, including: * What kava is and how it will make you feel * Who should take kava and for how long * What, if any, are the side effects * Where to find it and what dosages are ...
Ray Sahelian, 1998
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Antidepressants and Antianxiety Drugs
Examines the history, development, biology, medical effects, and cultural impact of antidepressants and antianxiety drugs.
Alan Hecht, David J. Triggle, 2010
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Chemotherapy in Psychiatry: Principles and Practice
There is no ideal generic term for the class of agents known as antianxiety drugs. Use of the synonyms "antianxiety," "anxiolytic," or "tranquil- izer" to some degree represents wishful thinking based on a long search for drugs that are specific for  ...
Ross J. Baldessarini, 1985
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The Selfish Brain: Learning from Addiction
I asked Jeb about how he used his antianxiety medicine. He said he often took a dose at 7 a.m. when he got up and then used one or two additional doses as the day progressed. His use of medicines was very moderate, in low doses, and it ...
Robert L. DuPont, 2013
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The Mentally Disordered Offender
Antianxiety drugs are sometimes seen as "happiness" pills which, much like alcohol or narcotics, could be used to diminish the painfulness of everyday prison life. When the drugs are available, they can become highly prized contraband and ...
Seymour L. Halleck, 1987
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A Deeper Shade of Blue: A Woman's Guide to Recognizing and ...
For example, if you have anxiety symptoms and are taking an antidepressant and an antianxiety medication like lorazepam (Ativan) or clonazepam (Klonopin), it may be possible to gradually taper the antianxiety medication and use an SSRI ...
Ruta Nonacs, 2006
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Brain Policy: How the New Neuroscience Will Change Our Lives ...
The long-term use of antianxiety drugs is discouraged, however, because they can produce dependence, and they have a tendency to be abused. Moreover, antianxiety drugs have side effects including fatigue, drowsiness, and impaired ...
Robert H. Blank, 1999
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The Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology
Classically, antianxiety medications (anxiolytics) have all been medicines referred to as sedative-hypnotic drugs or central nervous system (CNS) depressants. These medicines affect neurons so that the functioning of the brain is depressed, ...
Irving B. Weiner, W. Edward Craighead, 2010
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Pharmacology
However, the symptoms of severe, chronic, debilitating anxiety may be treated with antianxiety drugs (sometimes called anxiolytic or minor tranquilizers) and/or some form of behavioral or psychotherapy. Because many of the antianxiety drugs ...
Richard Finkel (PharmD.), Michelle Alexia Clark, Luigi X. Cubeddu, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ANTIANXIETY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term antianxiety is used in the context of the following news items.
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Published Data Support Scientific Basis for Ganaxolone Use in …
Ganaxolone is a novel synthetic analog of the endogenous neurosteroid, allopregnanolone (known for its anticonvulsive and antianxiety ... «MarketWatch, Jul 15»
2
'Inside Out' finally made me understand the one thing my therapist …
He did me one better, throwing in an antianxiety medication after I asked him if it was normal that on a near-daily basis I became consumed ... «Business Insider, Jul 15»
3
Caitlyn Jenner Stuns, Talks Shopping in New 'I Am Cait' Promo
“She's been drinking wine, champagne and margaritas and taking [antianxiety drugs] Xanax and Klonopin to numb her pain and ease the ... «Thrasher Backer, Jul 15»
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Watch latest promo for Caitlyn Jenner docuseries 'I am Cait'
“She's been drinking wine, champagne and margaritas and taking [antianxiety drugs] Xanax and Klonopin to numb her pain and ease the ... «iFreePress.com, Jun 15»
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10 reasons why you are losing your hair and how to undo it
Some meds (like statins, anti-depressants, antianxiety agents and anti-hypertensive drugs) or hormones (like thyroid replacement drugs) can ... «Wonder Woman, Jun 15»
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Antidepressant May Aid in Treatment of Anxiety
... but in addition, it has an action that is like an old antianxiety drug called buspirone, or Buspar [Bristol-Myers Squibb Company]," Dr Sheehan ... «Medscape, Jun 15»
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Did I Give My Son ADD?
Legitimate under these circumstances, but not unusual for me; I'd stopped taking my own antianxiety pills for the pregnancy. I told myself I'd be ... «BuzzFeed News, Jun 15»
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Kris Jenner Turns to Booze and Pills Following Caitlyn Jenner's …
"She's been drinking wine, champagne and margaritas and taking [antianxiety drugs] Xanax and Klonopin to numb her pain and ease the ... «Life & Style Weekly, Jun 15»
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U.S. suffering from prescription drug shortage
The problem has affected such basic drugs as epinephrine, which treats allergic reactions; the antianxiety drugs lorazepam and diazepam; ... «San Francisco Chronicle, Jun 15»
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A cat yowls, urine trouble
If this is a problem, antianxiety medications such as clomipramine may help. It can't hurt to try pheromone sprays or diffusers in the home to ... «Philly.com, Jun 15»
REFERENCE
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