| Main Entry: | moderator |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | mitigator |
Synonyms: |
alleviator, mediator, pacifier, peacemaker, referee, soother, stabilizer |
| Main Entry: | peacemaker |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | person who settles problem |
Synonyms: |
appeaser, arbitrator, conciliator, diplomat, make-peace, mediator, negotiator, pacificator, pacifier, pacifist, peacekeeper, peacemonger, placater, statesperson |
Antonyms: |
agitator, instigator |
| Main Entry: | sedative |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | soothing agent, medicine |
Synonyms: |
analgesic, anodyne, barbiturate, calmant, calmative, depressant, dope*, downer, drug, hypnotic, knockout pill, medication, narcotic, nerve medicine, opiate, pacifier, pain pill, pain-killer, quietive, sleeping pill, tranquillizer |
Antonyms: |
antidepressant |
| Main Entry: | comforter |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | a person or thing that comforts |
Synonyms: |
consoler, friend, pacifier, sympathizer |
| Main Entry: | teething ring |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | object for infant to bite |
Synonyms: |
chewy toy, pacifier, rubber soother |