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TRANQUILISING

Dictionary entry overview: What does tranquilising mean?

• TRANQUILISING (adjective)
The adjective TRANQUILISING has 1 sense:

1. tending to soothe or tranquilize

Familiarity information: TRANQUILISING used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• TRANQUILISING (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Tending to soothe or tranquilize

Synonyms:

ataractic; ataraxic; sedative; tranquilising; tranquilizing

Context examples:

valium has a tranquilizing effect / took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed

Similar:

depressant (capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent)

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