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sedating

/səˈdeɪtɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To calm or put (a person) to sleep using a sedative drug.

Examples :

"The doctor was sedating the patient before the minor surgery. "
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Related Words

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sleep verb

/sliːp/ /slip/

To rest in a state of reduced consciousness.

"You should sleep 8 hours a day."

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minor noun

/ˈmaɪnɚ/

A person who is below the age of majority, consent, criminal responsibility or other adult responsibilities and accountabilities.

"It is illegal to sell weapons to minors under the age of eighteen."

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patient noun

/ˈpeɪʃənt/

A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

"The patient followed the doctor's instructions carefully. "

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surgery noun

/ˈsɜːdʒəɹi/ /ˈsɝdʒəɹi/

A procedure involving major incisions to remove, repair, or replace a part of a body.

"Many times surgery is necessary to prevent cancer from spreading."

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sedative noun

/ˈsɛdətɪv/

An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep.

"The doctor prescribed a sedative to help her patient sleep better at night. "

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tranquil adjective

/ˈtɹæŋ.kwɪl/

Free from emotional or mental disturbance.

"After a long day at work, a hot bath always makes me feel tranquil. "

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person noun

/ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/

An individual; usually a human being.

"Each person is unique, both mentally and physically."

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asleep adjective

/əˈsliːp/

In a state of sleep; also, broadly, resting.

"I was asleep when you called."

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using verb

/ˈjuːzɪŋ/

To utilize or employ.

"She is using a calculator to solve the math problem. "

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helping verb

/ˈhɛlpɪŋ/

To provide assistance to (someone or something).

"He helped his grandfather cook breakfast."

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doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

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before adverb

/bɪˈfɔː/ /biˈfɔɹ/

At an earlier time.

"Before dinner, I finished my homework. "