der Angstlöser
Translation
anxiolytic, anti-anxiety drug, tranquilizer
Examples
Der Arzt verschrieb ihm einen leichten Angstlöser.
The doctor prescribed him a mild anxiolytic.
Alkohol ist kein guter Angstlöser.
Alcohol is not a good anxiolytic.
Grammar Patterns
to take ((an/the)) anxiolytic ((sth.)) One should not take anxiolytics without a prescription.
Similar Words
Beruhigungsmittel, Anxiolytikum
Etymology
From 'Angst' (anxiety, fear) + 'Löser' (solver, dissolver). It literally 'dissolves anxiety'.
Memory Tips
Picture a substance that 'loosens' or 'dissolves' (lösen) your 'anxiety' (Angst).