tranquilize

verb

ˈtraŋ-kwə-ˌlīz How to pronounce tranquilize (audio)
variants also tranquillize
Definition of tranquilizenext
as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance at long last the crying baby was tranquilized by the steady rocking of her cradle

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Recent Examples of tranquilize The mountain lion was later safely and humanely tranquilized by a biologist with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), with assistance from wildlife officers and local law enforcement, according to NBC4 and the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 In 2019, a young bear that had apparently trekked from the hills near Vacaville was tranquilized on campus. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 15 May 2026 Chatterjee pointed out that in cases of conflict between wildlife and people in South Asia, rapid deployment of forest staff and conservation teams is critical to secure the area, manage crowds, and safely guide or tranquilize animals before situations escalate. — ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026 He was tranquilized from approximately 20 meters — about 66 feet — away. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tranquilize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tranquilize
  1. calm
  2. soothe
  3. compose
  4. lull
  5. appease
Verb
  • The lightweight formula pairs olive, argan, jojoba, sunflower, and safflower oils with smoothing silicones to calm frizz and boost shine.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The tech giant's commentary around artificial intelligence demand appeared to calm down some of those fears.
    — Kai Nicol-Schwarz,Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of calm
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  • There might be a best practice emerging with general rules to live by, but the exact products and ingredients that trigger or soothe your skin will be highly individualized.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • And many people feel a teaspoon of honey or perhaps tea with honey can soothe a scratchy throat.
    — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of soothe
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  • Debjit Samanta served as cinematographer, Ketul Thakkar edited the film and Nishant Ramtake composed the original score.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
  • By most accounts, Dolly composed some 3,000 songs over her lifetime.
    — Martha Ackmann, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of compose
Verb
  • When a baby is cranky or fighting sleep, a swing can gently calm them down or lull them to sleep.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • This is not the time to get lulled into a false sense of security, according to BTIG.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of lull
Verb
  • So her producer, Gary Klein, brought in Al Perkins to appease her with some country-centric steel guitar.
    — Ed Masley, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Large pot meals and having a table full of small bites can help appease hangry guests and late arrivals.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of appease

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“Tranquilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tranquilize. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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