tranquilize
verb
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Definition of tranquilize
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Synonyms & Antonyms for tranquilize
Synonyms
becalm, calm, compose, lull, lullaby, quiet, salve, settle, soothe, still
Antonyms
agitate, discompose, disquiet, disturb, key (up), perturb, upset, vex
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The purpose of that medication is not really to treat an illness, but to tranquilize them. — Molly Hennessy-fiske, latimes.com, "Lawsuit alleges improper medication of migrant children in federal shelters," 21 June 2018 The animal, later identified as a rhesus macaque named Dawkins, was tranquilized two hours after initially escaping and transported to a sanctuary, KSAT reported. — Jennifer Earl, Fox News, "Monkey escapes crate at San Antonio airport, flees to baggage area," 22 May 2018 The lions have been tranquilized to enable the police and the anti-poaching unit to continue the investigation, according to Fox’s statement. — Deanna Paul, Washington Post, "Suspected poachers were looking for rhinos. They found hungry lions instead, game reserve owner says.," 5 July 2018 After tranquilizing the bear, officials were able to recover Bhatara’s body. — Fox News, "Injured bear fatally mauls man who attempted to take a selfie with it," 7 May 2018 Six lions were tranquilized so police could search the area the next day, alongside the reserve’s anti-poaching unit and other specialists. — Jewel Wicker, Teen Vogue, "Lions Kill Suspected Rhino Poachers in South Africa," 6 July 2018 The report states the dog was eventually subdued and tranquilized. — Cain Buchmeier, Post-Tribune, "Pit bull euthanized after attacking vet assistant, police say — same animal injured 8-year-old weeks earlier," 5 July 2018 The lions were set to be tranquilized the following morning so authorities could search the area for clues. — USA TODAY, "Pride of lions eat suspected 'rhino poachers' on South African game reserve," 5 July 2018 According to the Idaho State Journal, Zoo Idaho Director Peter Pruett said the bear was safely tranquilized Tuesday afternoon, and Idaho Fish and Game will transport the bear to a safe, more suitable environment away from civilization. — Christina Lords, idahostatesman, "Wild bear breaks into S. Idaho zoo, climbs tree to wait out Fish and Game officials," 3 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tranquilize.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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tranquilize
verb
English Language Learners Definition of tranquilize
: to use a drug to cause (a person or animal) to become very relaxed and calm
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Medical Definition of tranquilize
: to make tranquil or calm especially : to relieve of mental tension and anxiety by means of drugs
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