English Synonym Finder

tranquilize

Definitions

To make calm, peaceful, or quiet.

To administer a drug to reduce tension or induce a state of sedation.

Examples

The veterinarian had to tranquilize the wild bear before moving it to a safer habitat.

The soothing music helped to tranquilize his anxious mind after a long and stressful day.

Synonyms

calm sedate soothe pacify quiet compose lull

Antonyms

agitate excite stimulate rouse disturb provoke energize