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Variant of tranquilize

tranquilize Definition

tran·quil·ize or tranquillize tran′·quil·lize′ (traŋ′kwə līz′, tran′-)

transitive verb, intransitive verb tranquilized -·ized′ or tranquillized -·lized′, tranquilizing -·iz′·ing or tranquillizing -·liz′·ing

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

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tranquilizing 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.