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tranquilize

verb

Meaning

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

    "The escaped lion was finally tracked down, tranquilized, and safely returned to the zoo."

  • To make (something or someone) tranquil.

  • To become tranquil.

Synonyms

appease,
calm,
pacify,
calm down,
relax,
sedate#Verb