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tranquilize


tranquilize or tran·quil·lize [trang-kwuh-lahyz] Word Origin See more synonyms for tranquilize on Thesaurus.com verb (used with or without object), tran·quil·ized, tran·quil·iz·ing.

  1. to make or become tranquil.

Also especially British, tran·quil·lise. Origin of tranquilize First recorded in 1615–25; tranquil + -ize Related formstran·quil·i·za·tion, nounun·tran·quil·ize, verb (used with object), un·tran·quil·ized, un·tran·quil·iz·ing. Related Words for tranquilization moderation, conciliation, easing, alleviation, abatement, reconciliation, settlement, solace, grant, lessening, mitigation, compromise, reparation, assuagement, restoration, accommodation, adjustment, amends, concession, mollification Word Origin and History for tranquilization tranquilize v.

1620s, from tranquil + -ize. Related: Tranquilized; tranquilizing.

tranquilization in Medicine tranquilize v.

  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 formstran′quil•i•za′tion (-kwə-lĭ-zā′shən) n.

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