Having a calming or sedative effect or nature
“The drugs exerted an anxiety-provoking effect, instead of their supposed tranquilizing effect, on the central nervous system.”
Tending to induce sleep
Present participle for to sedate or calm with the use of a drug
“The medical nutritionist may, if necessary, tranquilize the patient with nutrients, sans the side effects of drugs.”
Present participle for to calm or assuage the negative feelings of (someone)
“Six years earlier, Kelly had been there to hold his hand, to tranquilize his anger when his oldest daughter, Aimee, had come to him, tears in her eyes, and told him that she wanted to get married.”
Present participle for to allay or make less intense
Present participle for to make less powerful or intense, thereby easier to control
Present participle for to relieve the distress or suffering of
Present participle for to deprive of physical sensation or feeling
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