tranquilize

[ trang-kwuh-lahyz ]

/ ˈtræŋ kwəˌlaɪz /

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verb (used with or without object), tran·quil·ized, tran·quil·iz·ing.

to make or become tranquil.

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Also especially British, tran·quil·lise .

Origin of tranquilize

First recorded in 1615–25; tranquil + -ize

tran·quil·i·za·tion, nounun·tran·quil·ize, verb (used with object), un·tran·quil·ized, un·tran·quil·iz·ing.

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 Dumas
They 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 Headland
And 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. Southworth
Bathilde, 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

tranquilize

To make tranquil; pacify.

To sedate or relieve of anxiety or tension by the administration of a drug.

To become tranquil; relax.

To have a calming or soothing effect.

tran′quil•i•za′tion (-kwə-lĭ-zā′shən) n.