Category:Tranquilize

Tran"quil*ize, tran"quil*lize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Tranquilized or Tranquilliized; p. pr. & vb. n. Tranquilizing or tranquillizing.] Etym: [cf. F. tranquilliser.]

Defn: to render tranquil; to allay when agitated; to compose; to make Calm and peaceful; as, to tranquilize a state disturbed by factions Or civil commotions; to tranquilize the mind.

Syn. -- to quiet; compose; still; soothe; appease; calm; pacify.