Tranquilize — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈtraŋ-kwə-ˌlīz/ tran·quil·ize

Meaning & Definition of Tranquilize

Tranquilize (verb)

  1. to make tranquil or calm, pacify; especially, to relieve of mental tension and anxiety by means of drugs
  2. to become tranquil, relax
  3. to make one tranquil

Tranquilize (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to free from distress or disturbance

    "at long last the crying baby was tranquilized by the steady rocking of her cradle"

    similar: becalm, calm, compose, lull, lullaby, quiet, quieten (chiefly British), salve, settle, soothe, still
    related: appease, conciliate, hush, mollify, pacify, placate, allay, alleviate, assuage, ease, lay, mitigate, quell, relax, relieve, solace, narcotize, sedate, stupefy
    opposite: agitate, discompose, disquiet, disturb, key (up), perturb, upset, vex
    near: aggravate, heighten, intensify, arouse, excite, foment, incite, rouse, stir (up), work up

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Tranquilize

The most common words with a similar meaning to Tranquilize:

Chiefly British: quieten
becalm, calm, compose, lull, lullaby, quiet, salve, settle, soothe, still

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Tranquilize

Words with the opposite meaning of Tranquilize:

agitate, discompose, disquiet, disturb, key (up), perturb, upset, vex

Related Words for Tranquilize

appease, conciliate, hush, mollify, pacify, placate, allay, alleviate, assuage, ease, lay, mitigate, quell, relax, relieve, solace, narcotize, sedate, stupefy

Near Antonyms of Tranquilize

aggravate, heighten, intensify, arouse, excite, foment, incite, rouse, stir (up), work up

Word Forms of Tranquilize

Inflections: tranquilized, tranquillized, tranquilizing, tranquillizing

Origin & Etymology of Tranquilize

First known use: 1623t

Frequently Asked Questions about Tranquilize

What does "Tranquilize" mean?

"Tranquilize" means to make tranquil or calm, pacify; especially, to relieve of mental tension and anxiety by means of drugs. As a verb, it is defined as: to make tranquil or calm, pacify; especially, to relieve of mental tension and anxiety by means of drugs.

What is another word for "Tranquilize"?

Other words for "Tranquilize" include becalm, calm, compose, lull, lullaby, quiet, quieten and salve. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Tranquilize" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Tranquilize"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Tranquilize". Common alternatives include becalm, calm, compose, lull, lullaby, quiet, quieten, salve, settle and soothe.

What is the opposite of "Tranquilize"?

Antonyms of "Tranquilize" include agitate, discompose, disquiet, disturb, key (up), perturb, upset and vex. Near antonyms include aggravate, heighten, intensify and arouse.

How do you use "Tranquilize" in a sentence?

Examples of "Tranquilize" in a sentence: "at long last the crying baby was tranquilized by the steady rocking of her cradle".

Is "Tranquilize" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Tranquilize" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Tranquilize"?

"Tranquilize" is pronounced /ˈtraŋ-kwə-ˌlīz/ and divided into syllables as tran·quil·ize.

What is the origin of the word "Tranquilize"?

First known use: 1623t.