- a variation of tranquilize.
tranquillize
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In common with Kapadia’s last movie, “Senna,” a race through the life and lap times of the Brazilian Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna, there is no narrator to link the images and tranquillize the mood.
From The New Yorker ● Jul. 1, 2015
The knowledge, or belief, does nought to tranquillize her feelings, or explain the situation, to her all mysterious.
From Gwen Wynn by Mayne Reid
"Entirely," replied Bernard de Rohan; "but it is natural, when one aids a lady in scenes like these, to wish to speak with her, to sooth and tranquillize her."
From Corse de Leon, Volume I (of 2) or, The Brigand; a Romance by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
This did not contribute to tranquillize the reader, so he got up and went out and in, listening anxiously.
From Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker In Three Volumes. Vol. I. by Berthold Auerbach
Such a day was that which succeeded the night through which we had just passed, and it came most opportunely to soothe the spirits, tranquillize the apprehensions, and afford a moment for sober reflection.
From The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts by James Fenimore Cooper
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