Definitions of tranquilize [ˈtræŋ kwəˌlaɪz]

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Definition of 'tranquilize'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (v.i.) tranquilize
to make or become tranquil.

Etymology: (1615–25)

Definition of 'tranquilize'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (verb) calm, calm down, quiet, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise, quieten, lull, still
make calm or still
"quiet the dragons of worry and fear"

2. (verb) sedate, calm, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise
cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
"The patient must be sedated before the operation"

Definition of 'tranquilize'

Webster Dictionary

1. (verb) tranquilize
alt. of Tranquillize

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