TRANQUILLIZE 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 That lion was also successfully tranquilized without any injuries. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2026 In 2019, a young bear that had apparently trekked from the hills near Vacaville was tranquilized on campus. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 15 May 2026 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 — about 66 feet — away. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tranquilize

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Another benefit is traffic-calming because Waymo vehicles are programmed to follow the speed limit, Pluckebaum said.

— Madison Smalstig July 31, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
The cabinets were chosen to feel calming without looking flat or cold.

— R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of calm

Verb

Epitalon is a peptide composed of four amino acids, and it has been studied for its potential effects on aging, cellular function, sleep disorders and longevity.

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Rosalía producer Raül Refree composed the series’ original soundtrack.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 30 July 2026

Definition of compose

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The comforting whistle of air sweeping in and out of my velvet horse nostrils lulls me right to sleep.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
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

Definition of lull

Verb

Meanwhile, the five county commissioners are trying to appease union and voter concerns that the funding would take away from more critical and pressing county services.

— Esfandiar Baraheni, New York Times, 30 July 2026
With time ticking down, the DOJ's actions have yet to appease Cornyn's demands.

— Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 29 July 2026

Definition of appease

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