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Choose the correct one-word substitute for:

A medicine or other substance that has a calming or soothing effect.

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SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 1 Question Paper (21-Nov-2025) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is

Sedative

A sedative is a drug or substance that calms a person, reduces anxiety or helps induce sleep; it has a soothing effect on the nerves.

A stimulant does the opposite, increasing alertness and activity; an analgesic is a painkiller; an antibiotic kills or stops bacteria.

Since the description is about calming or soothing, the single word that fits is sedative.

Example: The doctor gave the patient a mild sedative before the procedure.

Hence, Sedative.

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