tranquillise

Verb

Meaning

cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to

make calm or still

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

still quiet calm lull sedate tranquilize tranquillize quieten hush rest drug array cool settle steady
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Antonyms

rouse increase continue stress confused alarm
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Hypernyms

affect console comfort solace soothe

Hyponyms

mesmerize hypnotize compose gentle assure appease

Examples

The patient must be sedated before the operation Source: Internet

quiet the dragons of worry and fear Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

tranquilizing technique tranquilizingly tranquillisation tranquilliser tranquillising tranquillisingly