Definition of tranquilize

verb (v)

• make calm or still (verb.emotion)

  Synonym: calm, calm down, lull, quiet, quieten, still, tranquillise, tranquillize
  Antonym: agitate, charge, charge up, commove, excite, rouse, turn on
  

  source: wordnet30
• cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to (verb.body)

  Synonym: calm, sedate, tranquillise, tranquillize
  Antonym: arouse, brace, energise, energize, perk up, stimulate
  

  source: wordnet30
• 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. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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