Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun ativan

1 sense of ativan

Sense 1
lorazepam, Ativan -- (tranquilizer (trade name Ativan) used to treat anxiety and tension and insomnia)
       => benzodiazepine -- (any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency)