Tranquilizing — synonyms, definition

1. tranquilizing (Adjective) N. Amer

ataractic ataraxic sedative tranquillising tranquillizing

tranquilizing (Adjective) — Tending to soothe or tranquilize. ex. "valium has a tranquilizing effect"

2. tranquilizing (Verb) N. Amer

calming calming down lulling quietening quieting sedating stilling

tranquilizing (Verb) — Make calm or still. ex. "tranquilize the dragons of worry and fear"

tranquilizing (Verb) — Cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to. ex. "The patient must be tranquilized before the operation"

affecting comforting consoling solacing soothing appeasing assuaging assuring composing conciliating gentling gruntling hypnotising hypnotizing lenifying lulling mesmerising mesmerizing mollifying pacifying placating reassuring