tranquilize

or tran·quil·lize

[ trang-kwuh-lahyz ]

verb (used with or without object)

, tran·quil·ized, tran·quil·iz·ing.

1. to make or become tranquil.

Other Words From

• tranquil·i·zation noun
• un·tranquil·ize verb (used with object) untranquilized untranquilizing

Word History and Origins

Origin of tranquilize¹

First recorded in 1615–25; tranquil + -ize

Example Sentences

He did it to tranquilize his conscience, and was surprised to see the door open; but it was Sebastian who stood on the sill.

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They lower the pulse, and, by diminishing congestion of the brain, tend to clear and tranquilize the action of the mind.

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And his grave and tender rebuke did even more to tranquilize her jealousy than all his caresses had done.

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Bathilde, seeing the traces of uneasiness on his good-natured face, tried all she could to tranquilize him.

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Now Mr. Carlyle might have given the evasive assurance that there would be plenty left, just to tranquilize her.

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Related Words

• sedate