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Definition of: tranquilize
(trang′kwəl·īz) v.t. & v.i. ·ized, ·iz·ing
To make or become tranquil. Also tran′quil·lize, Brit. tran′quil·lise.
—tran′quil·i·za′tion noun Synonyms: allay, appease, assuage, calm, compose, hush, lull, moderate, pacify, quell, quiet, soothe, still. See ALLAY. Antonyms: agitate, alarm, arouse, disturb, excite, inflame, rouse, stimulate, stir.
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