antidepressant

adjective

Definition of antidepressantnext
as in antianxiety

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Recent Examples of antidepressant Suddenly discontinuing these medications may trigger what is known as antidepressant discontinuation syndrome. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 June 2026 Nearly 375,000 bottles of the antidepressant duloxetine have been recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration. — Jenna Anderson, Health, 17 June 2026 In more than one letter, Diana makes rare comments to Stamp about the antidepressant Prozac. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 June 2026 Nine of the panel’s 10 members were researchers, doctors or psychologists who have previously questioned the drugs’ safety or criticized antidepressant use in general. — Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for antidepressant
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  1. antianxiety
  2. analgesic
  3. anesthetic
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  • Current antidepressant and antianxiety drugs are inadequate for about half of people diagnosed with GAD.
    — Jon Hamilton, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
Definition of antianxiety
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  • Hence, the drug was initially developed as an analgesic, entering clinical use in the late 1970s.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The compounds in kratom show promise for their analgesic properties.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Definition of analgesic
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  • Because of their large size, giraffes are challenging to move and position appropriately for anesthetic procedures.
    — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
  • Because there is a depersonalized, anesthetic quality to it.
    — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 26 June 2026
Definition of anesthetic

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“Antidepressant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antidepressant. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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