sedation
noun
se·da·tion
si-ˈdā-shən 
1
: the inducing of a relaxed easy state especially by the use of sedatives
2
: a state resulting from or as if from sedation
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For some patients, sedation may be necessary.
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In his world, people are conditioned into compliance not through violence but through comfort, entertainment, and chemical sedation.
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
The pre-teen was given light sedation as a doctor quickly removed the needle.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Finally, the drug didn't cause any of the side effects of opioids including constipation, memory problems, or sedation.
—Michael Franco
may 21, New Atlas, 21 May 2025
In his world, people are conditioned into compliance not through violence but through comfort, entertainment, and chemical sedation.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for sedation
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“Sedation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sedation. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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sedation
noun
se·da·tion
si-ˈdā-shən
1
: the inducing of a relaxed easy state especially by the use of sedatives
2
: a state resulting from sedation see conscious sedation, deep sedation
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