relaxant

Eases tight muscles

A relaxant is a substance that reduces tension, especially a drug that loosens muscles or calms nerves: muscle relaxant, The doctor prescribed a relaxant before the procedure.

The term appears almost exclusively in medical contexts.

As an adjective, relaxant describes something having this effect: relaxant properties.

pharmaceutical

benzodiazepine

Sedative drug class

lorazepam · alprazolam · clonazepam · ativan · anxiolytic · barbiturate · hypnotic · sedative · soporific · prescription

calming

tranquility

Undisturbed peacefulness

repose · quietude · soothing · calming · de-stress · unwind · ease · restfulness · decompression · mellowing

herbal

kava

Sedative Pacific Island drink

passionflower · ashwagandha · magnesium · melatonin · CBD · hops · skullcap · tea · tincture · supplement

psychiatric

antianxiety

Reduces nervous tension

antipsychotic · SSRI · Prozac · therapy · psychiatrist · prescription · neuroleptic · chlorpromazine

physiological

antispasmodic

Agent preventing muscle cramps

unwinding · loosening · slackening · unclenching

Opposites
physiological effect

relaxantstimulant

Alertness-boosting drug

excitant · stimulative · convulsant · contractor · constrictor

Phrases
Family

relaxation, relaxants

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Rated G