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Synonyms of tranquilize

9 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for tranquilize is calm. Other synonyms of tranquilize are dart, sedate, appease, pacify and calm down. The opposite of tranquilize is madden.

Synonyms and similar words for tranquilize

verbTo calm (a person or animal) or put them to sleep using a tranquilizer dart.

  • dart
  • sedateTo make (someone or something) calm or tranquil; to assuage, to calm, to soothe.

verbTo make (something or someone) tranquil.

verbTo become tranquil.

verbMore synonyms

  • trankAn oblong piece of skin from which the pieces for a glove are cut.
  • tranqTo use the drug called tranq.

Opposite of tranquilize

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Meaning of tranquilize

  1. verb To calm (a person or animal) or put them to sleep using a tranquilizer dart.
  2. verb To make (something or someone) tranquil.
  3. verb To become tranquil.

Full definition of tranquilize

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Questions about synonyms of tranquilize

What is another word for tranquilize?
Tranquilize has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as calm, dart, sedate, appease, pacify, calm down, relax and trank.
What is the opposite of tranquilize?
The opposite of tranquilize is madden.
What does tranquilize mean?
Tranquilize means to calm (a person or animal) or put them to sleep using a tranquilizer dart.

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