Tranquillization: meaning, definitions and examples

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tranquillization

 

[ ˌtræŋkwəlaɪˈzeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

The act of making someone calm or peaceful, often by the use of medication.

Synonyms

calming, relaxation, sedation.

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Word Description / Examples
tranquillization

Also refers to the process of calming, often with the implication of medical or chemical intervention. Can be used interchangeably with 'tranquillization' but may suggest a more intense intervention.

  • The zoo staff used tranquillization to safely move the aggressive animal.
  • After the tranquillization, the emergency team could work without risk.
calming

Used in everyday contexts to describe reducing someone's stress or agitation. It can refer to both mental and physical relaxation.

  • A warm bath can be very calming after a stressful day.
  • He spoke in a calming voice to soothe the crying baby.
sedation

Primarily used in medical contexts to describe the process of administering drugs to reduce a patient’s alertness or anxiety. Often used before surgeries or medical procedures.

  • The dentist gave him a mild sedation before extracting the tooth.
  • The patient was under sedation during the entire operation.
relaxation

Refers to activities or states that help reduce stress and promote a sense of well-being. Commonly used in leisure contexts.

  • Yoga is a popular method for achieving relaxation.
  • She spent the weekend at the spa for some much-needed relaxation.

Examples of usage

  • The patient was administered a tranquillization injection before the surgery.
  • Tranquillization is sometimes necessary to manage severe anxiety.
  • The tranquillization of the agitated individual helped de-escalate the situation.

Translations

Translations of the word "tranquillization" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tranquilização

🇮🇳 शांत करना

🇩🇪 Beruhigung

🇮🇩 penenangan

🇺🇦 заспокоєння

🇵🇱 uspokojenie

🇯🇵 鎮静 (ちんせい)

🇫🇷 tranquillisation

🇪🇸 tranquilización

🇹🇷 sakinleştirme

🇰🇷 진정 (jinjeong)

🇸🇦 تهدئة

🇨🇿 uklidnění

🇸🇰 upokojenie

🇨🇳 镇静 (zhènjìng)

🇸🇮 pomiritev

🇮🇸 róun

🇰🇿 тыныштандыру

🇬🇪 დამშვიდება

🇦🇿 sakitləşdirmə

🇲🇽 tranquilización

Etymology

The word 'tranquillization' originated from the combination of 'tranquil' and the suffix '-ization'. 'Tranquil' comes from the Latin word 'tranquillus', meaning calm or peaceful. The use of 'tranquillization' in a medical context became popular in the mid-20th century with the advancement of psychiatric treatments and medications for calming purposes.

See also: tranquility, tranquilize, tranquilizer, tranquilizing, tranquillizer, tranquilly.