antianxiety

[ an-tee-ang-zahy-i-tee, an-tahy- ]

adjective

1. tending to prevent or relieve anxiety.

Word History and Origins

Origin of antianxiety¹

First recorded in 1960–65; anti- + anxiety

Example Sentences

Similar stories led to the use of anticonvulsants, antidepressants, antianxiety medications, narcotics and antihistamines.

From Science News

[It] does not resemble standard antipsychotic, antidepressant, antianxiety or hypnotic drugs in simple drug interaction tests.

From The Daily Beast

Brittany took only Klonepam, he told me, an antianxiety medication prescribed to control the seizures she occasionally had.

From The Daily Beast

Other antianxiety meds, Klonopin and Trazadone, were prescribed by Dr. Allan Metzger.

From The Daily Beast

I work in healthcare, and I see on many charts of women raising children lists of antidepressants and antianxiety meds.

From The Daily Beast

Many of these symptoms can be controlled by antianxiety drugs.

From Project Gutenberg

Antianxiety drugs can reduce agitation and produce a relative sense of calm.

From Project Gutenberg

Antianxiety drugs, the minor tranquilizers, can be grouped with these drugs because of their sedative effect.

From Project Gutenberg