tranquilize

verb

ˈtraŋ-kwə-ˌlīz How to pronounce tranquilize (audio)
variants also tranquillize
Definition of tranquilizenext
as in to calm
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 tranquilize And speaking of going to bed, Stevie’s purse was also allegedly full of tranquilizing pills like Quaaludes to help her catch a few hours’ sleep before the circus started again. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026 There are also frequent mountain lion sightings in and around Los Angeles, including recent incidents in Santa Monica and Pasadena where lions were tranquilized and removed. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Many bears that visit populated areas are tranquilized and moved out of town. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 Jean manages to break into the secret vault, but she’s tranquilized and apprehended by Tramell Tillman’s Damage Control CEO Bill Metzger. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tranquilize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tranquilize
  1. calm
  2. soothe
  3. compose
  4. lull
  5. appease
Verb
  • Skies will calm just in time for a beautiful sunny Saturday in the 70s.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Priorities Castro says residents continue to be concerned about development, corruption and public safety, including traffic-calming measures.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of calm
Verb
  • The hay sauna was a real standout—its subtly sweet scent is both soothing and restorative, said to ease inflammation and relax muscles.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Today’s recipe Creamy, sweet dates soothe out the lemon in these bars, while the tart lemon brightens up the dates.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of soothe
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  • The Kinest’e Community Coalition, composed of Lincoln and other tribal members and their allies, continues its fight to not only have a say in the project but also to reroute the trail to protect sacred sites, including graves.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Particleboard, for example, signals a contemporary renovation since the original kitchens were composed primarily of solid softwood and wood-core board.
    — Tara Anne Dalbow, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of compose
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  • Like Trouble, Zukenee can lull you into a groove, then puncture that false sense of security with an abrupt shift in tone.
    — Narsimha Gour Chintaluri, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
  • When a baby is cranky or fighting sleep, a swing can gently calm them down or lull them to sleep.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of lull
Verb
  • But the clean provenance and their New York highlife has never appeased Pooh partisans who think Fifth Avenue is much too far from the Hundred Acre Wood.
    — STEVE HENDRIX THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Salazar’s attempt to distance herself from the increasingly-unpopular president could potentially appease moderate and independent voters, but her TV ad also irritated Trump personally — as well as some of his hard-core MAGA supporters.
    — Michael Vasquez, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of appease

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“Tranquilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquilize. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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