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also tranquillizing
as in soothing
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
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also tranquillizing
as in calming
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 Synonyms for tranquilizing
Adjective
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Our Reading Accent Chair is a must, with fabric and color options available in delicate Cream Linen or soothing Olive Green.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025 -
For many aging pets, car rides can be a soothing and enjoyable outing.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Verb
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This dual-zone mask delivers firming, elasticity-boosting care to the eye and cheek areas via a calming blend of cica, vitamin B5, and the brand’s proprietary White Duplex complex, which mimics the powerful nutrients in egg whites via 21 high-grade vegan ingredients.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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The move is aimed at calming volatile markets and initiating renegotiations with key economic allies.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Even so, as Jerry delivers his hokum, Offerman invests it with a hypnotic clarity, a sense that Jerry is trying to create a rational and just world — to create salvation — out of the irrational.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 July 2025
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The aquarium has been a pioneer from the start, unveiling the world’s first living kelp forest exhibit and debuting large-scale displays of jellyfish—hypnotic creatures that pulse rhythmically through the glowing blue waters.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Saltz: Lorazepam is in the class of medications called benzodiazepines, which is a depressant, and also sometimes referred to as a sedative hypnotic medication.—
Ben Tinker,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2025
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In any case, chamomile flowers—which look like adorable, tiny daisies—contain flavonoids, terpenoids, and coumarins which certainly have mildly sedative, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic properties.—
Valentina Bottoni,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2024
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“Tranquilizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquilizing. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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