TRANQUILIZE Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

tranquilize

verb

ˈtraŋ-kwə-ˌlīz

variants also tranquillize

Definition of tranquilize

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 Chatterjee pointed out that in cases of conflict between wildlife and people in South Asia, rapid deployment of forest staff and conservation teams is critical to secure the area, manage crowds, and safely guide or tranquilize animals before situations escalate. — ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for tranquilize

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So the Dodgers have shut him down from all activity this week in hopes that things calm down.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Both formulas feature zinc oxide, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid to provide physical sun protection, reduce redness and calm the complexion, and hydrate the skin.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 17 July 2026

Definition of calm

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Currently level with Messi on eight goals (the Argentinian has the tiebreaker of more assists, four to three), a couple more on the scoresheet in Miami might soothe Mbappe’s personal pride despite his nation’s semi-final disappointment.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Blanket sucking is a self-soothing behavior thought to mimic nursing.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of soothe

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Each reef, installed Tuesday at Lake Norman State Park in Iredell County and Wednesday at Beatty’s Ford Access in Lincoln County, is composed of 24 FishHouse modules.

— Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Emmy-winning composer David Fleming (Widow’s Bay, Superman, HBO’s The Last of Us) was also revealed as the game’s composer, marking his video game composing debut with the main title theme, Logan, now available on all music platforms.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 July 2026

Definition of compose

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The Wave percale sheets are guaranteed to lull you to sleep, like you’re being rocked by the gentle lapping of the ocean.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026
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

Definition of lull

Verb

But Reeves and Starmer faced criticism for some of their fiscal policies, such as increasing National Insurance — a kind of tax on employment — for businesses, and watering down welfare reforms to appease backbench lawmakers.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 21 July 2026
In other words, Lander did not feel the need to appease the Zionist mob by softening his rhetoric.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026

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