tranquilize

tranquilize definition - medical

tran·quil·ize or tran·quil·lize (trăngˈkwə-līzˌ, trănˈ-)

verb
  1. To make tranquil; pacify.
  2. To sedate or relieve of anxiety or tension by the administration of a drug.
  3. To become tranquil; relax.
  4. To have a calming or soothing effect.

Related Forms:

  • tranˌquil·i·zaˈtion (-kwə-lĭ-zāˈshən) noun

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