tranquillize

Verb

Meaning

To render tranquil; to allay when agitated; to compose; to make calm and peaceful; as, to tranquilize a state disturbed by factions or civil commotions; to tranquilize the mind.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

still quiet calm lull sedate tranquilize calm down quieten tranquillise chill out hush rest ease settle silence

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Antonyms

rouse charge anger stimulate excite arouse

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Hypernyms

affect console comfort solace soothe

Hyponyms

mesmerize hypnotize compose gentle assure appease

Related terms

tranquillity tranquillizer

Derivatives

tranquilized tranquilliized tranquilizing tranquillizing

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

tranquillity tranquillityite tranquillization tranquillizer tranquillizing tranquillizingly