antidepressant
1 antonyms and opposites of antidepressant, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A medication prescribed to relieve or prevent the symptoms of depression.
Antonyms
Etymology
Built from anti- ("against") and depressant.
Full origin of antidepressant →Frequently asked questions
What does “antidepressant” mean?
The word “antidepressant” means a medication prescribed to relieve or prevent the symptoms of depression. In plain terms, a medicine used to treat depression.
How do you use “antidepressant” in a sentence?
Here is “antidepressant” used in a sentence: “Her doctor started her on a low dose of antidepressants to see how she responded.”
What is the opposite of “antidepressant”?
The opposite of “antidepressant” — its antonyms — is depressogenic.
What part of speech is “antidepressant”?
Depending on how it is used, “antidepressant” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “antidepressant” have?
“Antidepressant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a medication prescribed to relieve or prevent the symptoms of depression.