tranquilizing

tran·quil·ize

also tran·quil·lize T0312700 (trăng′kwə-līz′, trăn′-)v. tran·quil·ized, tran·quil·iz·ing, tran·quil·iz·es also tran·quil·lized or tran·quil·liz·ing or tran·quil·liz·es v.tr.1. To make tranquil; pacify: "Nothing contributes so much to tranquilize the mind as a steady purpose" (Mary Shelley).2. To sedate or relieve of anxiety or tension by the administration of a drug.v.intr.1. To become tranquil; relax.2. To have a calming or soothing effect.

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tran′quil·i·za′tion (-kwə-lĭ-zā′shən) n.

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tranquilizing - tending to soothe or tranquilize; "valium has a tranquilizing effect"; "took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed"ataractic, ataraxic, sedative, tranquilising, tranquillising, tranquillizingdepressant - capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent