Found 2 items, similar to tranquilizing.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: tranquilizing
tranquilizing
adj : tending to soothe or tranquilize;
“valium has a
tranquilizing effect”;
“took a hot drink with sedative
properties before going to bed” [syn:
ataractic,
ataraxic,
sedative,
tranquilising]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Tranquilizing
Tranquilize
\Tran"quil*ize\, Tranquillize
\Tran"quil*lize\, v.
t. [imp. & p. p.
Tranquilizedor
Tranquilliized; p. pr. &
vb. n.
Tranquilizingor
Tranquillizing.] [Cf. F.
tranquilliser.]
To render tranquil; to allay when agitated; to compose; to
make calm and peaceful; as, to tranquilize a state disturbed
by factions or civil commotions; to tranquilize the mind.
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Syn: To quiet; compose; still; soothe; appease; calm; pacify.
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Tranquilizing
\Tran"quil*i`zing\, Tranquillizing
\Tran"quil*li`zing\, a.
Making tranquil; calming.
“ The tranquilizing power of
time.” --Wordsworth. --
Tran"quil*i`zing*ly or
Tran"quil*li`zing*ly, adv.
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