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Tranquillizer: meaning, definitions and examples

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tranquillizer

 

[ ˈtræŋkwəˌlaɪzər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

A tranquillizer is a drug that makes you feel calmer or sleepier.

Synonyms

calming agent, relaxant, sedative

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

Word origin

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.