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tranquilizing

adjective

variants: also tranquillizing

Synonyms and Antonyms of tranquilizing

tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress

a woman who put a lot of faith in the tranquilizing effects of a cup of tea

Synonyms of tranquilizing

calming, comforting, dreamy, lulling, narcotic, pacifying, quieting, relaxing, sedative, soothing

Words Related to tranquilizing

hypnotic, opiate

analgesic, anesthetic, anodyne, deadening, depressant, numbing

antianxiety, antidepressant, antidepression, antistress

Near Antonyms of tranquilizing

painful, stressful, tiresome, troubling, trying, unsettling, worrisome

energizing, invigorating, stimulant, stimulating

aggravating, annoying, bothersome, disturbing, exasperating, frustrating, galling, grating, harassing, irksome, irritating, maddening, nettlesome, troublesome, vexatious, vexing

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