tranquilize
or tran·quil·lize
[ trang-kwuh-lahyz ]
Origin of tranquilize
1- Also especially British, tran·quil·lise .
Other words from tranquilize
- tran·quil·i·za·tion, noun
- un·tran·quil·ize, verb (used with object), un·tran·quil·ized, un·tran·quil·iz·ing.
Words Nearby tranquilize
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How to use tranquilize in a sentence
He did it to tranquilize his conscience, and was surprised to see the door open; but it was Sebastian who stood on the sill.
The Hero of the People | Alexandre DumasThey lower the pulse, and, by diminishing congestion of the brain, tend to clear and tranquilize the action of the mind.
The Action of Medicines in the System | Frederick William HeadlandAnd his grave and tender rebuke did even more to tranquilize her jealousy than all his caresses had done.
Cruel As The Grave | Mrs. Emma D. E. N. SouthworthBathilde, seeing the traces of uneasiness on his good-natured face, tried all she could to tranquilize him.
The Conspirators | Alexandre Dumas (Pere)Now Mr. Carlyle might have given the evasive assurance that there would be plenty left, just to tranquilize her.
East Lynne | Mrs. Henry Wood
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