Noun: tranquillizer 'trang-kwi,lI-zu(r)
- A drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity
"The veterinarian administered a mild tranquillizer to calm the anxious dog";
- tranquilizer [N. Amer], tranquilliser [Brit], antianxiety agent, ataractic drug, ataractic agent, ataractic, trank [informal]
Derived forms: tranquillizers
Type of: psychotropic, psychotropic agent, psychotropic drug, sedative-hypnotic, sedative-hypnotic drug
Encyclopedia: Tranquillizer