Definition

To become calm or relaxed, often as a result of a calming effect from medication or other means.

Example

After taking the medication, he began to tranquilize and feel more at ease.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I love spending time in nature; it really helps me tranquilize my mind.

Absolutely! Being outdoors can be so calming.

Yeah, I feel like I can really tranquilize my thoughts when I’m by the lake.

For sure! It’s the perfect place to relax and recharge.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To make someone calm or relaxed, often by using a drug to reduce anxiety or tension.

Example

The doctor decided to tranquilize the patient before the procedure to help them relax.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard they can tranquilize a wild animal if it’s causing trouble.

Yeah, that’s true! It’s a way to keep everyone safe without harm.

I wonder how they know the right dosage to use when they tranquilize them.

Root Explanation

Tranquilize → It is formed from "tranquilus" (from Latin, meaning calm or quiet) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "tranquilize" means to make calm or to induce a state of calmness.

Memory Tip

Think of making someone 'calm' ('tranquilus') — that's why tranquilize means to make someone calm.

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