Synonyms of tranquilize

tranquilize

verb

ˈtraŋ-kwə-ˌlīz 

variants also tranquillize

as in to calm

to free from distress or disturbance

at long last the crying baby was tranquilized by the steady rocking of her cradle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• calm
• relieve
• soothe
• quiet
• lull
• salve
• hush
• quieten
• compose
• settle
• becalm
• pacify
• still
• placate
• mollify
• appease
• alleviate
• lullaby
• conciliate
• relax
• allay
• mitigate
• quell
• assuage
• ease
• stupefy
• sedate
• narcotize
• solace
• lay

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• upset
• disturb
• agitate
• vex
• perturb
• intensify
• aggravate
• heighten
• discompose
• disquiet
• arouse
• rouse
• stir (up)
• key (up)
• excite
• incite
• work up
• foment

Examples of tranquilize in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After the sheriff placed a padlock on the trap and threatened to alert the media of the impending release, a biologist was called in to tranquilize the bear, and it was examined and found to be male. —Steven Hill, Field & Stream, 13 June 2024

Healey said biologists made the decision to tranquilize the animals and relocate them. —Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2024

The cubs were tranquilized and transported to an undisclosed location. —David Matthews, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2024

Experts are divided on whether travelers with pets should sedate or tranquilize their dogs before a flight (even the American Veterinary Medical Association offers a slightly murky answer to this question), so weigh the pros and cons with an expert who is familiar with you and your animal. —Matt Meltzer, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Aug. 2023