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tranquilize

/ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪz/

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verb

/ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪz/C1formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по приведению кого-либо или чего-либо в спокойное, тихое или седативное состояние, часто с помощью лекарств.

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone or something calm, quiet, or sedated, often through the use of medication.

  1. Administer a sedativeB2formalmedical

    To cause a person or animal to become calm, relaxed, or unconscious by administering a sedative drug.

    ruВводить успокоительное

    • The veterinarian had to tranquilize the injured deer before treating it.
    • The patient was tranquilized before the surgery.
    • Zookeepers tranquilize large animals for medical examinations.

    Synonymsanesthetizedopeknock outsedate

    Antonymsagitateawakenexciteinciteprovokerousestimulateupset

  2. Make calm or stillB2formal

    To make someone or something calm, quiet, or peaceful, often through soothing actions.

    ruУспокаивать

    • The mother's gentle voice tranquilized the crying baby.
    • Meditation can help tranquilize a restless mind.
    • The soft music tranquilized the anxious crowd.

    Synonymscalmcomposelullpacifyquietsettlesoothestill

    Antonymsagitatedisturbexciteprovokerousestirupset

Forms
  • tranquilized past participle
  • tranquillised past participle
  • tranquilized past simple
  • tranquillised past simple
  • tranquilizing present participle
  • tranquillising present participle
  • tranquilizes third person singular
  • tranquillises third person singular
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