tranquilize
Translation
to tranquillise, to sedate, to calm
Examples
The vet had to tranquilize the injured deer.
The vet had to tranquillise the injured deer.
The music helped to tranquilize the anxious patient.
The music helped to tranquillise the anxious patient.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to make (sb./sth.) calm or unconscious The vet had to tranquillise the injured deer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sedate, calm, pacify; Antonyms: agitate, excite
Etymology
From 'tranquil' + the verb-forming suffix '-ize'. It means 'to make tranquil'.
Memory Tips
To 'tranquilize' is to make something 'tranquil'. Think of a tranquilliser dart used in films.