tranquilize

tranquilize Definition

tran·quil·ize (traŋ′kwə līz′, tran′-)

transitive verb, intransitive verb -·ized′ or -·lized′, -·iz′·ing or -·liz′·ing

to make or become tranquil; specif., to calm by the use of a tranquilizer

tranquilize Related Forms

tran′·quili·za′·tion noun or tran′·quil·li·za′·tion

tranquilize Synonyms

tranquilize Usage Examples

Object

drug: This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism.
influence: It also enhances cooperation, imparting a soothing, calming and tranquilizing influence.

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