Synonyms for sedation
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The act of sedating, especially by use of sedatives.
The patient was so agitated that the doctor resorted to sedation.
Forms
- Plural
- sedations → druggings…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| sedation | rising | |
| drugging | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- drugging2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (drugging2 = 2 syllables).