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tran·qui·lize (tran·quil·lize)
 tranquilize (tranquillize)
- pronunciation:
- traeng
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laIz
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transitive verb & intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
tranquilized, tranquilizes, tranquilizing |
| definition: |
to calm down; relax.
- antonyms:
- agitate, disquiet
- similar words:
- allay, calm, gentle, pacify, sedate
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| related words: |
appease, ease, lull, mollify, opiate, relax, rest, soothe |
| derivation: |
tranquilization (n.) |
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