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Noun: tranquillizer  'trang-kwu`lI-zu(r)
  1. A drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity
    - tranquilizer [N. Amer], tranquilliser [Brit], antianxiety agent, ataractic drug, ataractic agent, ataractic

Derived forms: tranquillizers

See also: tranquillize

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

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