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tranquillize

The correct spelling is tranquillize.

How to pronounce tranquillize

verb

Say it like: Tra-nkw-ill-ize

The correct spelling is tranquillize. To calm (a person or animal) or put them to sleep using a drug. For example: "The escaped lion was finally tracked down, tranquilized, and safely returned to the zoo."

Usage Examples

The escaped lion was finally tracked down, tranquilized, and safely returned to the zoo.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To calm (a person or animal) or put them to sleep using a drug.
  2. 2.To make (something or someone) tranquil.
  3. 3.To become tranquil.

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