tranquilize

verb

ˈtraŋ-kwə-ˌlīz How to pronounce tranquilize (audio)
variants also tranquillize
Definition of tranquilizenext
as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance at long last the crying baby was tranquilized by the steady rocking of her cradle

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Recent Examples of tranquilize He was tranquilized from approximately 20 meters (66 feet) away. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026 He was tranquilized from approximately 20 meters — about 66 feet — away. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026 In 2024, an attempt was made to tranquilize the lenient evaluations. — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2026 The mountain lion was tranquilized and removed to be relocated, the publication said. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tranquilize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tranquilize
  1. calm
  2. soothe
  3. compose
  4. lull
  5. appease
Verb
  • The denial was a hit to Wilber’s spirit, but Yadira tried to calm the restless teenager.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • On the skin-care front, hyaluronic acid and glycerin help draw in and lock in moisture, while soothing tiger grass helps support the skin barrier and calm the look of irritation.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 10 July 2026
Definition of calm
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  • The Hot Stone Massage is the ultimate R&R, using warm volcanic stones to calm and soothe aching muscles in a full-body, 60- or 90-minute massage.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • The Lillian Area Rug is both grounding and soothing thanks to its cool blue hue; the intricate Persian pattern adds lots of charm, making the rug look more unique and storied.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026
Definition of soothe
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  • Beyond his performance, EVAN has been heavily involved in the creative production of his music, ranging from songwriting to composing and producing.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • These are ultra-thin layers composed of large organic molecules that spontaneously organize into a neat single-molecule sheet.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026
Definition of compose
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  • By stop-starting Gvardiol — a trick that lulls defenders into a false sense of security — and then faking to go one way and then the other, Messi found space where there seemed to be none and set up Julian Alvarez for Argentina’s third goal.
    — Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 10 July 2026
  • Sometimes the best way to decompress after a long day is to plop onto the couch, turn on your favorite TV show, and let the bright screen gently lull you into a beautiful, drooly sleep.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 July 2026
Definition of lull
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  • But in recent months, the movie has become the subject of an ongoing culture war clash over what some on the right see as historical inaccuracies and casting choices designed to appease the left.
    — Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 8 July 2026
  • There’s been potential discrepancies and a few ballots the machines have declined, but the board has unanimously voted to just make duplicates of those ballots with the same result, appeasing the tabulators.
    — Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 8 July 2026
Definition of appease

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