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Tranquilize (Verb)

Meaning 1

Make calm or still; "quiet the dragons of worry and fear".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Examples

  • The peaceful melody helped to tranquilize my racing thoughts and calm my mind.
  • The doctor administered a sedative to tranquilize the anxious patient before surgery.
  • Aromatherapy can be used to tranquilize the mind and promote relaxation.
  • Taking slow, deep breaths can help tranquilize your nervous system and reduce stress.
  • The sound of gentle waves crashing against the shore can tranquilize even the most troubled soul.

Synonyms

  • Tranquillize
  • Tranquillise
  • Calm
  • Quiet
  • Quieten
  • Still
  • Lull
  • Calm Down

Hypernyms

  • Comfort
  • Soothe
  • Console

Hyponyms

  • Lenify
  • Compose
  • Placate
  • Conciliate
  • Appease
  • Gentle
  • Assure
  • Pacify
  • Lull
  • Gruntle
  • Reassure
  • Mollify

Related Words

  • Tranquilizer (noun)

Meaning 2

Cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to; "The patient must be sedated before the operation".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Examples

  • The injured animal needed to be tranquilized before the veterinarian could treat its wounds.
  • To reduce her anxiety, the doctor prescribed a medication that would tranquilize her before the surgery.
  • The experienced zookeeper waited for a veterinary professional to tranquilize the aggressive tiger before entering its enclosure.
  • The anesthesiologist administered the appropriate dosage to tranquilize the patient and prepare him for the surgical procedure.
  • The veterinarian injected a mild sedative to tranquilize the frightened dog and prevent it from further injuring itself.

Synonyms

  • Tranquillize
  • Tranquillise
  • Sedate
  • Calm

Hypernyms

  • Affect

Hyponyms

  • Hypnotise
  • Hypnotize
  • Mesmerise

Related Words

  • Tranquilizer (noun)
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