How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. R. W. Holder. 2014.
stimulant — stimulant, ante [ stimylɑ̃, ɑ̃t ] adj. et n. m. • 1752; de stimuler 1 ♦ Qui accroît l activité physique ou psychique. ⇒ vivifiant. Médicament stimulant. ⇒ analeptique, dopant, excitant, fortifiant, remontant, 1. tonique. Substances stimulantes de … Encyclopédie Universelle
Stimulant psychosis — Classification and external resources ICD 10 F15.5 ICD 9 292.1 Stimulant psychosis is a psych … Wikipedia
stimulant — STIMULÁNT, Ă, stimulanţi, te, adj. (Rar) Stimulator. – Din fr. stimulant. Trimis de claudia, 13.09.2007. Sursa: DEX 98 STIMULÁNT adj. v. stimulativ. Trimis de siveco, 13.09.2007. Sursa: Sinonime stimulánt adj. m … Dicționar Român
stimulant, stimulus — Stimulant refers to anything that temporarily arouses or speeds up mental or physical activity: Alcohol, thought to be a stimulant, is actually a depressant. A stimulus is something that rouses to action, that incites activity, that produces a… … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
Stimulant — Stim u*lant, n. [Cf. F. stimulant.] 1. That which stimulates, provokes, or excites. [1913 Webster] His feelings had been exasperated by the constant application of stimulants. Macaulay. [1913 Webster] 2. (Physiol. & Med.) An agent which produces… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Stimulant maintenance — is the medical practice of prescribing stimulant drugs such as cocaine or amphetamines to people who are dependent on these drugs. Supporters of stimulant maintenance believe that prescription offers legal alternatives to people who would… … Wikipedia
Stimulant — Stim u*lant, a. [L. stimulans, p. pr.; cf. F. stimulant. See {Stimulate}.] 1. Serving to stimulate. [1913 Webster] 2. (Physiol.) Produced increased vital action in the organism, or in any of its parts. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Stimulant foods — Stimulant foods, also called mutative foods, mutable foods or rajasic foods, are foods which often provoke mental restlessness. They are not completely beneficial, nor are they harmful, to body or mind. Foods that cannot be categorized as either… … Wikipedia
stimulant — stimulant, ante (sti mu lan, lan t ) adj. 1° Qui stimule, excite. • À ces stimulantes apostrophes, la plus incroyable patience n abandonne pas un instant un seul homme dans toute cette multitude, J. J. ROUSS. 1er dial.. 2° S. m. Ce qui… … Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d'Émile Littré
stimulant — ► NOUN 1) a substance that acts to increase physiological or nervous activity in the body. 2) something that promotes activity, interest, or enthusiasm. ► ADJECTIVE ▪ acting as a stimulant … English terms dictionary
stimulant — index catalyst, cause (reason), drug, impulse, incentive, inducement, motive, provocation … Law dictionary
