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 tranquilize tranquilize /ˈtræŋkwəˌlaɪz/

verb

  1. [ N. American] Cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to  ( calm , sedate , tranquilize [ N. American] , tranquillise [British] , tranquillize )
    cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
     The patient must be sedated before the operation
    The patient must be sedated before the operation
  2. [ N. American] Make calm or still  ( calm down , lull , quieten [British] , calm , quiet , still , tranquilize [ N. American] , tranquillise [British] , tranquillize )
    make calm or still
     Quiet the dragons of worry and fear
    quiet the dragons of worry and fear