ANTIDEPRESSANT Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

antidepressant

adjective

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as in antianxiety

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Recent Examples of antidepressant Despite his stint in prison rehab, Combs reportedly has had regular access to alcohol, the antidepressant Remeron, a cell phone, and a tablet, none of which inmates are permitted to have without authorization. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026 Before the pandemic, only 1% to 2% of antidepressant medications were prescribed via telehealth. — Andrew McLean, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026 Major studies show that meditation can alleviate anxiety and depression—at least about as well as the antidepressant Lexapro can, but without the cost and with fewer side effects. — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026 During the trial, Reddington’s questioning focused on her various antipsychotic and antidepressant prescriptions given to her by different providers and possible side effects. — Selena Barrientos, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for antidepressant

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Current antidepressant and antianxiety drugs are inadequate for about half of people diagnosed with GAD.

— Jon Hamilton, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025

Definition of antianxiety

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Laboratory and animal studies have shown that butterfly pea plant extracts have antidiabetic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, diuretic, antidepressant, and memory-boosting properties.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
The compounds in kratom show promise for their analgesic properties.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026

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