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Noun: tranquilizer  'trangkwu`lIzur
Usage: N. Amer (=tranquillizer)
  1. A drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity
    - tranquillizer, tranquilliser [Brit], antianxiety agent, ataractic drug, ataractic agent, ataractic

Derived forms: tranquilizers

See also: tranquilize [N. Amer]

Type of: psychotropic agent, sedative-hypnotic, sedative-hypnotic drug

Encyclopedia: Tranquilizer