TRANQUILIZE Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

tranquilize

verb

ˈtraŋ-kwə-ˌlīz

variants also tranquillize

as in to calm

to free from distress or disturbance at long last the crying baby was tranquilized by the steady rocking of her cradle

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Recent Examples of tranquilize After the sheriff placed a padlock on the trap and threatened to alert the media of the impending release, a biologist was called in to tranquilize the bear, and it was examined and found to be male. —

Steven Hill, Field & Stream, 13 June 2024 Healey said biologists made the decision to tranquilize the animals and relocate them. —

Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2024 The cubs were tranquilized and transported to an undisclosed location. —

David Matthews, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2024 Experts are divided on whether travelers with pets should sedate or tranquilize their dogs before a flight (even the American Veterinary Medical Association offers a slightly murky answer to this question), so weigh the pros and cons with an expert who is familiar with you and your animal. —

Matt Meltzer, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for tranquilize