Tranquillize

usgb/ˈtræŋkwəlaɪz/
verb

To make someone calm or less anxious.

The soothing music managed to tranquillize the agitated patients.
Visual representation of "tranquillize" - To make someone calm or less anxious

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  • tranquillize the mind
  • tranquillize the audience
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Non-medical Usage

Used figuratively to describe calming anxious situations or feelings, not just people.

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After the heated argument, her kind words tranquillized the room.
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Emotional State

Implies a reduction of anxiety or agitation to a peaceful state.

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The teacher's gentle demeanor tranquillized the nervous student before the test.
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Temporary Effect

The action of tranquillizing often suggests a temporary calmness.

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A warm bath in the evening can tranquillize the mind after a stressful day.
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