Tranquilizing — synonyms, definition
1. tranquilizing (Adjective) N. Amer
5 synonyms
ataractic ataraxic sedative tranquillising tranquillizing
1 definition
tranquilizing (Adjective) — Tending to soothe or tranquilize.
ex. "valium has a tranquilizing effect"
2. tranquilizing (Verb) N. Amer
7 synonyms
calming calming down lulling quietening quieting sedating stilling
2 definitions
tranquilizing (Verb) — Make calm or still.
ex. "tranquilize the dragons of worry and fear"
tranquilizing (Verb) — Cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to.
ex. "The patient must be tranquilized before the operation"
5 types of
affecting comforting consoling solacing soothing
17 types
appeasing assuaging assuring composing conciliating gentling gruntling hypnotising hypnotizing lenifying lulling mesmerising mesmerizing mollifying pacifying placating reassuring