Dictionary Entry
antaphrodisiac
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/an-tuh-froh-DI-see-ak/A substance that reduces sexual desire or libido.
In a Sentence
“The medication acted as an antaphrodisiac, lowering his sexual drive during treatment.”
Origin
Late 19th century, from anti- + aphrodisiac, the latter from Greek goddess Aphrodite.
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