Synonyms for barbiturate
Definitions
- n. 1
Any of derivatives of barbituric acid that act as depressants of the central nervous system and are used as sedatives or hypnotics.
Related words
- Word family
- barbituratism barbiturism
- Phrases
- cultural barbiturate
Forms
- Plural
- barbiturates → goofballs, barbs, barbies…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| barbiturate | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- barb1
- 6 letters
- barbie2
- 8 letters
- goofball
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (barbie2 = 2 syllables).