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tranquilize

/ˈtræŋkwɪlaɪz/

/ˈtræŋkwəˌlaɪz/

Translations

tranquilizeverb

tranquilized

Past Simple

tranquilized

Past Participle

tranquilizing

Gerund

/ˈtræŋkwɪlaɪz/

/ˈtræŋkwəˌlaɪz/

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.

Additional translations

calmerAu sens figuré.

Synonyms

tranquilizeverb

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.