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tranquilizing

Pronunciation: /ˈtɹæŋkwɪˌlaɪzɪŋ/

The English word “tranquilizing” has 4 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Of a drug: having the effect of calming a person or animal, or putting them to sleep; sedating, sedative.
  2. Having the effect of making someone or something tranquil; calming, soothing.

noun

  1. The act of calming a person or animal, or putting them to sleep, using a drug.
  2. The act of making someone or something tranquil.

Etymology

From tranquilize + -ing.

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