tranquillize (Meaning)

Wordnet

tranquillize (v)

make calm or still

cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to

Webster

tranquillize (v. t.)

To render tranquil; to allay when agitated; to compose; to make calm and peaceful; as, to tranquilize a state disturbed by factions or civil commotions; to tranquilize the mind.

tranquillize Sentence Examples

  1. The veterinarian tranquillized the skittish cat to facilitate its examination.
  2. The hostages were tranquillized by their captors to prevent any resistance.
  3. The sedative tranquillized the patient, inducing a state of deep relaxation.
  4. Tranquillizers are commonly prescribed to alleviate anxiety and promote sleep.
  5. The tranquil atmosphere of the countryside tranquillized my mind and body.
  6. The calming words of the therapist tranquillized the agitated client.
  7. The doctor tranquillized the injured bird before setting its broken wing.
  8. The tranquillizing effects of meditation helped me to cope with stress.
  9. The gentle sound of rain tranquillized the weary traveler.
  10. The tranquillizing embrace of my loved one brought me comfort and peace.

FAQs About the word tranquillize

make calm or still, cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative toTo render tranquil; to allay when agitated; to compose; to make calm and peaceful

calm, compose, soothe, placate, quiet, pacify, becalm, settle, quieten, salve

aggravate, agitate, agitate,upset, disturb, disturb, vex, perturb, perturb, intensify

The veterinarian tranquillized the skittish cat to facilitate its examination.

The hostages were tranquillized by their captors to prevent any resistance.

The sedative tranquillized the patient, inducing a state of deep relaxation.

Tranquillizers are commonly prescribed to alleviate anxiety and promote sleep.