tranquilizing

UK
/ˈtræŋkwɪlaɪzɪŋ/
US
/ˈtræŋkwəˌlaɪzɪŋ/
tranquilizinggerund / present participle
UK
/træŋˈkwɪl.aɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/træŋˈkwɪl.aɪ.zɪŋ/
Functions as an adjective derived from the present participle of the verb “tranquilize”.
Translations
The tranquilizing music helped ease her anxiety.
La musique apaisante a aidé à calmer son anxiété.
Additional translations
Definitions
Having a calming or soothing effect; inducing tranquility.
The tranquilizing music helped ease her anxiety.
tranquilizingnoun
UK
/ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪ.zɪŋ/
US
/ˈtræŋ.kwəˌlaɪ.zɪŋ/
Gerund; denotes the act or process of making someone or something tranquil.
Translations
tranquillisationEmploi médical ou vétérinaire.
The tranquilizing of the injured bear allowed the vets to treat its wounds safely.
La tranquillisation de l’ours blessé a permis aux vétérinaires de soigner ses blessures en toute sécurité.
Additional translations
sédationTerme médical, selon le contexte.
Definitions
The act or process of making a person or animal tranquil, especially by administering a drug.
The tranquilizing of the injured bear allowed the vets to treat its wounds safely.
tranquilizeverb

tranquilizing

Gerund

tranquilized
Past Simple
tranquilized
Past Participle
tranquilizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈtræŋkwɪlaɪz/
US
/ˈtræŋkwəˌlaɪz/
Translations
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.
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.