tranquilize

UK
/ˈtræŋkwɪlaɪz/
US
/ˈtræŋkwəˌlaɪz/

Translations

tranquilizeverb
tranquilized
Past Simple
tranquilized
Past Participle
tranquilizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈtræŋkwɪlaɪz/
US
/ˈtræŋkwəˌlaɪz/
The veterinarian decided to tranquilize the wild animal before the surgery.
Ветеринар решил усыплять дикое животное перед операцией.
The doctor had to tranquilize the agitated patient.
Врачу пришлось успокаивать взволнованного пациента.
Additional translations

Definitions

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.