Anxiolytic

Origin

From anxio- (combining form of anxiety) + -lytic.

Full definition of anxiolytic

Adjective

1. That reduces anxiety; tranquilizing

Antonyms

• (reducing anxiety) anxiogenic

Noun

1. (medicine) A drug prescribed for the treatment of symptoms of anxiety.

Hyponyms

Antonyms

• (anxiety-treating drug) anxiogenic

Related terms

• anxiolysis