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1. Tending to soothe or tranquilize
   "valium has a tranquilizing effect";
   - ataractic, ataraxic, sedative, tranquillizing [Brit], tranquillising [Brit], tranquillising [Brit]

1. Make calm or still
   "tranquilize the dragons of worry and fear";
   - calm, calm down, quiet, tranquillize, tranquillise [Brit], quieten [Brit], lull, still
    
2. Cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
   "The patient must be tranquilized before the operation";
   - sedate, calm, tranquillize, tranquillise [Brit]

See also: depressant

Type of: affect, comfort, console, solace, soothe

Encyclopedia: Tranquilize