antianxiety

[an-tee-ang-zahy-i-tee, an-tahy-]

an·ti·anx·i·e·ty

[an-tee-ang-zahy-i-tee, an-tahy-]
adjective
tending to prevent or relieve anxiety.

Origin:
1960–65; anti- + anxiety
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Antianxiety has a plethora of syllables.
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a white, crystalline, water-insoluble, powerful high explosive, C3H6N6O6, used chiefly in bombs and shells.
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antianxiety an·ti·anx·i·e·ty (ān'tē-āng-zī'ĭ-tē, ān'tī-)
adj.
Preventing or reducing anxiety.

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