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tranquilize Definition

tran·quil·ize (traŋkwə 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

v.

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.