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Added 10 October 2026

tranquilize

/ˈtɹæŋkwɪlaɪ̯z/ verb

In Latin: sēdō Wiktionary

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about tranquilize at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Make calm or still.
quiet the dragons of worry and fear
Cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to.
The patient must be sedated before the operation

Origin

From Middle French tranquiliser. Analyzable as tranquil + -ize.

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