Tranquilize

Word TRANQUILIZE
Character 11
Hyphenation tran quil ize
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Tranquilize"

What do we mean by tranquilize?

To make tranquil; pacify. intransitive verb

To sedate or relieve of anxiety or tension by the administration of a drug. intransitive verb

To become tranquil; relax. intransitive verb

To have a calming or soothing effect. intransitive verb

To render tranquil or quiet; allay when agitated; compose; make calm or peaceful.

Synonyms To quiet, still, soothe, calm, lull, hush.

To become tranquil; also, to exert a quieting or calming effect.

Also spelled tranquilise, tranquillise.

To render tranquil; to allay when agitated; to compose; to make calm and peaceful transitive verb

To use a drug to sedate a person or animal. verb

To make something or someone tranquil; to pacify or calm. verb

To become tranquil; to relax. verb

To calm down. verb

Cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to verb

Make calm or still verb

To calm (a person or animal) or put them to sleep using a drug.

To make (something or someone) tranquil.

To become tranquil.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Tranquilize

The word "tranquilize" in example sentences

Efforts to tranquilize and trap some of the animals failed. ❋ Joe Barrett (2011)

Luckily, they were able to tranquilize and remove the furry shopper, and a little while later, release it back into the park. ❋ David Mizejewski (2011)

After an unsuccessful attempt by Finnish trackers to tranquilize and relocate him, local hunters shot and killed him. ❋ Patrick McGroarty (2011)

After the commotion, a group of veterinarians and "wildlife rescue personnel" from the state zoo were able to tranquilize the leopard, the publication reports. ❋ Unknown (2012)

Staffers from the Columbus Zoo went to the scene, hoping to tranquilize and capture the animals. ❋ Unknown (2011)

For example, some species tranquilize aphids with drugs to keep them docile and “milk” them with their antennae for a treat of sugary honeydew. ❋ Martin A. Nowak (2011)

In one incident Wednesday morning, a veterinarian tried to tranquilize a 300-pound tiger, Mr. Lutz said. ❋ Joe Barrett (2011)

Catch and release deer hunting where you tranquilize trophy deer, get your picture and then go home. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Islam says an initiative has been launched to tranquilize tigers that enter villages and put them back into forests - a practice already followed in neighboring India. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Long, flowing sentences with many clauses will probably tranquilize your readers. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Biosphere Expeditions Helping Scientists tranquilize and attach collars to leopards in Namibia, to learn more about the elusive animals' predatory habits On a private game farm an hour from the capital city of Windhoek, scientists and as many as a dozen volunteers with the international nonprofit Biosphere Expeditions are testing an idea that may offer some protection to both camps. ❋ Anne Tergesen (2011)

As opposed to paying a company thousands of dollars to tranquilize and relocate the bears. ❋ Unknown (2009)

He would tranquilize the realm after three decades of tumult and wars and heartbreaking bids to re-make the country. ❋ Fouad Ajami (2011)

Staff and volunteers temporarily trap and tranquilize the cats to attach collars that transmit radio or GPS signals. ❋ Anne Tergesen (2011)

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