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Tranquilize   /trˈæŋkwəlˌaɪz/   Listen
Tranquilize

verb
(past & past part. tranquilized or tranquillized; pres. part. tranquilizing or tranquillizing)
1.
Make calm or still.  Synonyms: calm, calm down, lull, quiet, quieten, still, tranquillise, tranquillize.
2.
Cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to.  Synonyms: calm, sedate, tranquillise, tranquillize.



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"Tranquilize" Quotes from Famous Books



... The change of superiors had not in the least diminished the esteem of the Sisters for her, who had been so long their faithful mother in God, and they omitted no opportunity of testifying their esteem, which affectionate attention was doubtless agreeable to her kind heart. In order to tranquilize her mind, and on account of her great age, they judged it expedient to dispense her from attending at the public exercises of the community, leaving the infirmary entirely at her disposal, where she might occupy herself with some light work, ...
— The Life of Venerable Sister Margaret Bourgeois • Anon.



Words linked to "Tranquilize" :   agitate, solace, conciliate, lenify, mollify, console, assuage, mesmerise, placate, pacify, affect, comfort, appease, reassure, compose, assure, hypnotise, hypnotize, stimulate, gruntle, gentle, soothe, mesmerize



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