tranquillize

tranquillise or US tranquilize

/ (ˈtræŋkwɪˌlaɪz) /

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verb

to make or become calm or calmer

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Derived forms of tranquillize

tranquillization, tranquillisation or US tranquilization, noun

Words nearby tranquillize

tranquil, tranquility, tranquilize, tranquilizer, tranquillity, tranquillize, tranquillizer, trans, transact, transactinide, transactinide element

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How to use tranquillize in a sentence

After the effort which he had made, he wished for time to tranquillize his mind, before he should again see Virginia.
Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10)|Maria Edgeworth
It was deemed proper on my part to endeavor to tranquillize the Indians by pacific measures.
A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents|James D. Richardson
But tranquillize yourself: the lady leaves, and will never return to England.
Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 84, October, 1864|Various
I descended the stairs, and pausing at the door, tried to tranquillize my fluttered spirits.
The Heroine|Eaton Stannard Barrett

Rather say, madam, that there is always one star above which can tranquillize and control them.
Imaginary Conversations and Poems|Walter Savage Landor