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  • anti-anxiety

Etymology

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From anti- +‎ anxiety.

Adjective

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antianxiety (not comparable)

  1. (psychology, pharmacology) Acting to combat or reduce anxiety.
    • 2007 April 10, Jane E. Brody, “A Lively Libido Isn’t Reserved for the Young”, in New York Times[1]:
      Among the most frequent offenders are antidepressants and antianxiety drugs, blood pressure medications and opioid pain relievers.

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Noun

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antianxiety (plural antianxieties)

  1. (pharmacology) A medication that combats or reduces anxiety.

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