TRANQUILIZES Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

tranquilizes

verb

variants also tranquillizes

present tense third-person singular of tranquilize

as in calms

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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The mask has a hydrogel texture that calms and cools the skin while its clinical-grade ingredients sink in to rejuvenate the complexion.

— Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Mineral-rich thermal spring water calms skin, while glycerin boosts hydration and supports the skin barrier—a big deal, since an impaired barrier leaves skin more vulnerable to moisture loss and irritation.

— Sheryl George, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026

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Wear it alone or over makeup as the mineral powder blurs imperfections and soothes the skin with a skin-loving formula.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
While the colloidal gold soothes inflammation and nourishes the skin with antioxidants, hexapeptides smooth out the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while damask rose helps strengthen the skin barrier.

— Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

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The man composes his responses with the help of a manual that instructs him on which incoming string of Chinese characters should be answered with which other string of Chinese characters.

— Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
Agent authority composes dynamically.

— Harsh Singhal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

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Their Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation effectively quiets daily transit hums and crowded office chatter, while custom 40mm drivers pump out rich acoustics backed by customizable Ultra Bass tuning.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
Boos or not, the new GM has to decide on the best course of action for the present and future of the franchise, not just the one that quiets things down the quickest.

— Max Bultman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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