tranquilize (v.)

  1. make calm or still; quiet the dragons of worry and fear

    [ Syn: calm , calm down , quiet , tranquillize , tranquillise , quieten , lull , still ]

  2. cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to; The patient must be sedated before the operation

    [ Syn: sedate , calm , tranquillize , tranquillise ]

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