Tranquillizer
noun
A drug that makes someone calm or sleepy.
The vet gave the dog a tranquillizer to calm it down before the surgery
Often appears as...
- give a tranquillizer
- take a tranquillizer
Usage tips
Technical
noun
Something that makes you calm or relaxes you.
Some people find listening to music to be a natural tranquillizer
Often appears as...
- natural tranquillizer
- effective tranquillizer
noun
A drug that makes someone calm or sleepy.
The vet gave the dog a tranquillizer to calm it down before the surgery
Often appears as...
- give a tranquillizer
- take a tranquillizer
Usage tips
Technical
noun
Something that makes you calm or relaxes you.
Some people find listening to music to be a natural tranquillizer
Often appears as...
- natural tranquillizer
- effective tranquillizer
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Use
Used in healthcare to describe medications for anxiety or insomnia.
The doctor prescribed a tranquillizer for her severe anxiety.
Pro Tip 2/3Veterinary Setting
Often used by vets to sedate animals for treatment or transport.
The lion was given a tranquillizer before being moved to another zoo.
Pro Tip 3/3Calm Emotions
May also refer to reducing psychological stress or excitement.
After the traumatic event, he needed a tranquillizer to sleep.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Use
Used in healthcare to describe medications for anxiety or insomnia.
The doctor prescribed a tranquillizer for her severe anxiety.
Pro Tip 2/3Veterinary Setting
Often used by vets to sedate animals for treatment or transport.
The lion was given a tranquillizer before being moved to another zoo.
Pro Tip 3/3Calm Emotions
May also refer to reducing psychological stress or excitement.
After the traumatic event, he needed a tranquillizer to sleep.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Use
Used in healthcare to describe medications for anxiety or insomnia.
The doctor prescribed a tranquillizer for her severe anxiety.
Pro Tip 2/3Veterinary Setting
Often used by vets to sedate animals for treatment or transport.
The lion was given a tranquillizer before being moved to another zoo.
Pro Tip 3/3Calm Emotions
May also refer to reducing psychological stress or excitement.
After the traumatic event, he needed a tranquillizer to sleep.
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