1. designed to reduce or prevent anxiety
Usage: medical

Examples

• The doctor prescribed an antianxiety medication to help with her panic attacks.
• Antianxiety drugs can be effective for treating generalized anxiety disorder.
• She practices antianxiety breathing techniques before public speaking.
• The therapist recommended antianxiety exercises like meditation.
• Many antianxiety medications require careful monitoring by a physician.
• The antianxiety treatment plan included both therapy and medication.