tranquilizing

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb make calm or still
  2. verb cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
  3. adjective tending to soothe or tranquilize

Etymology

From tranquilize + -ing.

Synonyms

calm, calm down, quiet, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise, quieten, lull, still

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