TRANQUILLIZING

ataractic, ataraxic, sedative, tranquilizing, tranquillizing, tranquilising, tranquillising

(adjective) tending to soothe or tranquilize; “valium has a tranquilizing effect”; “took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Verb

tranquillizing

present participle of tranquillize Alternative spelling of tranquilizing

Source: Wiktionary

Tran"quil*i`zing, Tran"quil*li`zing, a.

Definition: Making tranquil; calming. " The tranquilizing power of time." Wordsworth.

– Tran"quil*i`zing*ly or Tran"quil*li`zing*ly, adv.

TRANQUILLIZE

Tran"quil*ize, Tran"quil*lize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Tranquilized or Tranquilliized; p. pr. & vb. n. Tranquilizing or Tranquillizing.] Etym: [Cf. F. tranquilliser.]

Definition: To render tranquil; to allay when agitated; to compose; to make calm and peaceful; as, to tranquilize a state disturbed by factions or civil commotions; to tranquilize the mind.

Syn.

– To quiet; compose; still; soothe; appease; calm; pacify.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition