tranquillise
Translation
to tranquilize, to calm, to sedate
Examples
The vet had to tranquillise the injured deer.
The vet had to tranquilize the injured deer.
He took a pill to tranquillise his nerves.
He took a pill to tranquilize his nerves.
Grammar Patterns
to tranquilize ((sb./sth.)) to make (sb./sth.) calm The drug is used to tranquilize patients.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sedate, calm, pacify; Antonyms: agitate, excite, stimulate
Etymology
From 'tranquil' + the verb-forming suffix '-ize'. Note the spelling difference.
Memory Tips
To make someone or something tranquil. The '-ize' suffix often means 'to make'.