Tranquillizer: meaning, definitions and examples
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tranquillizer
[ ˈtræŋkwəˌlaɪzər ]
medical
A tranquillizer is a drug that makes you feel calmer or sleepier.
Synonyms
calming agent, relaxant, sedative.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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tranquillizer |
Used in a medical or psychological context to describe a drug that reduces tension or anxiety.
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sedative |
Often used in medical contexts to describe a drug that makes someone calm or induces sleep. It can have a slightly negative connotation if overused or abused.
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calming agent |
Used to describe a substance or method that helps induce calmness, often in a non-medical or more general sense.
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relaxant |
Typically used in a medical context to refer to a drug that relaxes muscles or reduces tension.
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Examples of usage
- He was given a tranquillizer to help him relax before the operation.
- She took a tranquillizer to help her sleep.
- The doctor prescribed a tranquillizer to deal with her anxiety.
Translations
Translations of the word "tranquillizer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tranquilizante
🇮🇳 शांत करने वाली दवाई
🇩🇪 Beruhigungsmittel
🇮🇩 penenang
🇺🇦 транквілізатор
🇵🇱 środek uspokajający
🇯🇵 鎮静剤 (ちんせいざい)
🇫🇷 tranquillisant
🇪🇸 tranquilizante
🇹🇷 sakinleştirici
🇰🇷 진정제 (jjeongje)
🇸🇦 مهدئ
🇨🇿 uklidňující prostředek
🇸🇰 ukľudňujúci prostriedok
🇨🇳 镇静剂 (zhènjìngjì)
🇸🇮 pomirjevalo
🇮🇸 róandi lyf
🇰🇿 тыныштандырғыш
🇬🇪 დამამშვიდებელი საშუალება
🇦🇿 sakitləşdirici vasitə
🇲🇽 tranquilizante
Etymology
The word 'tranquillizer' originates from the Latin word 'tranquillus', meaning calm or peaceful. The use of tranquillizers in medicine became popular in the mid-20th century as a way to treat anxiety and promote relaxation. Today, tranquillizers are commonly prescribed to help manage various mental health conditions.
See also: tranquility, tranquilize, tranquilizer, tranquilizing, tranquillization, tranquilly.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,501, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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