tranquilize
or tran·quil·lize
[trang-kwuh-lahyz]
verb (used with or without object), tran·quil·ized, tran·quil·iz·ing.
to make or become tranquil.
Also especially British, tran·quil·lise.
Origin of tranquilize
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Related Words for tranquilize
sedate, hush, compose, subdue, relax, quiet, soothe, quell, lull, pacify, still, quieten, calm, balm, unruffleExamples from the Web for tranquilize
Historical Examples of tranquilize
This tranquilized his spirit, and with this he sought to tranquilize the widow too.
Life and Times of DavidCharles Henry Mackintosh
Tranquilize yourself: at the proper time you will see him again.
StoneheartGustave Aimard
Surely these ought to satisfy your heart and tranquilize your mind.
The All-Sufficiency of ChristCharles Henry Mackintosh
It cannot fail to emancipate the heart and tranquilize the conscience.
The All-Sufficiency of ChristCharles Henry Mackintosh
It is eminently calculated to tranquilize the heart, come what may.
Notes on the Book of Deuteronomy, Volume ICharles Henry Mackintosh
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