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TRANQUILLIZE Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word tranquillize. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word tranquillize. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for TRANQUILLIZE

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calm
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• (of weather) free from storm or wind

noun

• steadiness of mind under stress

• wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale

adjective satellite

• not agitated; without losing self-possession

verb

• make calm or still

• make steady

• become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation

• cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to

pacify
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• fight violence and try to establish peace in (a location)

relax
verbv
verb

• become less tense, rest, or take one's ease

• make less taut

• become loose or looser or less tight

• cause to feel relaxed

• become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner

• make less severe or strict

• become less severe or strict

• make less active or fast

tranquilize
verbv
verb

• make calm or still

• cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to

lull
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished

• a period of calm weather

verb

• calm by deception

• become quiet or less intensive

• make calm or still

quiet
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

• free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound

• (of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots

noun

• a period of calm weather

• an untroubled state; free from disturbances

• the absence of sound

• a disposition free from stress or emotion

adverb

• with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')

adjective satellite

• not showy or obtrusive

• in a softened tone

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

verb

• become quiet or quieter

• make calm or still

sedate
verbv
adjective satellite

• characterized by dignity and propriety

• dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

verb

• cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to

soothe
verbv
verb

• give moral or emotional strength to

• cause to feel better

calm down
verb

• become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation

• make calm or still

• become quiet or less intensive

appease
verbv
verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• overcome or allay

• make peace with

tranquillise
verbv
verb

• make calm or still

• cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to

quieten
verbv
verb

• become quiet or quieter

• make calm or still

• cause to be quiet or not talk

still
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• used of pictures; of a single or static photograph not presented so as to create the illusion of motion; or representing objects not capable of motion

• not sparkling

noun

• a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)

• (poetic) tranquil silence

• an apparatus used for the distillation of liquids; consists of a vessel in which a substance is vaporized by heat and a condenser where the vapor is condensed

• a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation

adverb

• with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation

• despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

• to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons

• without moving or making a sound

adjective satellite

• not in physical motion

• marked by absence of sound

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

• free from noticeable current

verb

• make calm or still

• cause to be quiet or not talk

• lessen the intensity of or calm

• make motionless

Best Hypernyms For TRANQUILLIZE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for tranquillize, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
soothe affect calm comfort console lull pacify quiet relax sedate solace still

Alternatives for CALM

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