Dictionary 1. (a.) Tending to calm, moderate, or tranquilize2. (a.) allaying irritability and irritation; assuaging pain. 3. (n.) A remedy which allays irritability and irritation, and irritative activity or pain. Thesaurus Mickey Finn allaying anodyne balm barbiturate calmant calmative calming depressant depressing downer hypnotic lenitive narcotic opiate pacifier relaxing sleep-inducing sleeping sleeping pill soothing soporific tranquilizer |