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quietive

noun
qui·​e·​tive | \ ˈkwīə̇tiv\
plural -s

Definition of quietive

: something that has a tranquilizing effect : sedative quietives rather than incentives will be in demand— Helmut Kuhn

History and Etymology for quietive

quiet entry 4 + -ive

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