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Tranquillize (Verb)

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

Verbs of feeling.

Aromatherapy can help tranquillize the senses and create a peaceful atmosphere, calming anxiety and stress.
Her soothing voice was able to tranquillize the frightened child, who slowly stopped crying and calmed down.
The ocean's gentle waves seemed to tranquillize the entire beach, casting a soothing spell over the beachgoers.
Listening to calming music can help tranquillize your mind and prepare your body for a restful sleep.
Sitting in silence amidst nature's beauty can tranquillize the mind, allowing one to focus and recharge.

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

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

The doctor gave the anxious patient a medication to tranquillize her before the surgery.
To avoid complications during transit, the veterinarian will tranquillize the wild animals before moving them.
The family's hyperactive pet dog was given a special pill to tranquillize it before the airline flight.
In order to perform surgery on the injured elephant, the veterinarians worked together to tranquillize the massive animal.
After being stuck in a stressful situation for hours, the worried traveler popped a sedative to help tranquillize her racing thoughts.