tranquilize

(traŋ′kwə līz′, tran′-)

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

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also tran·quil·lize

verb tran·quil·ized also tran·quil·lized, tran·quil·iz·ing also tran·quil·liz·ing, tran·quil·iz·es also tran·quil·liz·es

verb, transitive

To make tranquil; pacify: “Nothing contributes so much to tranquilize the mind as a steady purpose” (Mary Shelley).
To sedate or relieve of anxiety or tension by the administration of a drug.

verb, intransitive

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