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tranquilize
UK
/ˈtræŋkwɪlaɪz/
US
/ˈtræŋkwəˌlaɪz/
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tranquilize
verb
tranquilized
Past Simple
tranquilized
Past Participle
tranquilizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈtræŋkwɪlaɪz/
US
/ˈtræŋkwəˌlaɪz/
Translations
tranquilliser
The veterinarian decided to tranquilize the agitated horse before proceeding with the examination.
Le vétérinaire a décidé de tranquilliser le cheval agité avant de procéder à l'examen.
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calmer
Au sens figuré.
Definitions
To administer a drug to (a person or animal) to reduce anxiety or induce calmness.
The veterinarian decided to tranquilize the agitated horse before proceeding with the examination.
To calm or soothe, often figuratively, without necessarily using medication.
Soft music helped to tranquilize the guests after the tense meeting.
Synonyms
calm
sedate
soothe
pacify
assuage
lull
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