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Meaning of Tranquilize
to make someone or something calm and peaceful
Definitions
- to make someone or something calm and peaceful, especially by giving them a drug or using a special technique
- * to reduce or eliminate anxiety, stress, or excitement in someone or something
Etymology of Tranquilize
The word "tranquilize" has its roots in the Latin word "tranquillus," meaning calm or quiet, and the suffix "-ize," which is used to form verbs that mean to make or cause something to be in a certain state
The word has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the act of making someone or something calm and peaceful
Example Uses
- The medication helped to tranquilize the patient before the surgery
- * The sound of the ocean waves helped to tranquilize my mind and reduce stress
- * The therapist used hypnosis to tranquilize the client and help them overcome their phobia