Synonyms for Tranquillize & Similar Words
Definition of tranquillize
- verb
- make calm or still; "quiet the dragons of worry and fear"
- cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to; "The patient must be sedated before the operation"
7 synonyms found
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