sedative

noun, adjective8 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.8
strong sedative8.0

describes a sedative with a strong effect

powerful sedative7.8

describes a sedative with a strong effect

mild sedative7.5

describes a sedative with a gentle effect

take sedative8.5

to consume or ingest a sedative

give sb sedative8.2

to provide someone with a sedative

prescribe (sb) sedative7.9

for a doctor to officially authorize a patient to have a sedative

use sedative7.6

to employ a sedative for its intended purpose

administer sedative6.5

to give a sedative to a patient, typically in a formal or medical context