Adjective: tranquillising 'trang-kwi,lI-zing Usage: Brit (N. Amer: tranquilizing)
- Tending to soothe or tranquilize
"took a hot drink with tranquillising properties before going to bed"; - ataractic, ataraxic, sedative, tranquilizing [N. Amer], tranquillizing [Brit], tranquillising [Brit] Verb: tranquillise 'trang-kwi,lIz Usage: Brit (N. Amer: tranquilize)
- Make calm or still
"tranquillise the dragons of worry and fear"; - calm, calm down, quiet, tranquilize [N. Amer], tranquillize, quieten [Brit], lull, still - Cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
"The patient must be tranquillised before the operation"; - sedate, calm, tranquilize [N. Amer], tranquillize
See also: depressant Type of: affect, comfort, console, solace, soothe Antonym: energize |