1
[ adjective ] tending to soothe or tranquilize

Synonyms

ataraxic sedative tranquilising ataractic

Examples

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

Related terms

depressant

2
[ adjective ] tending to soothe or tranquilize

Synonyms

ataraxic sedative ataractic

Examples

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

Related terms

depressant

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Rhymes with

centralizing tantalizing crystallizing stabilizing symbolizing revitalizing demoralizing socializing immobilizing moralizing decentralizing sanitizing desensitizing publicizing ionizing emphasizing antagonizing maximizing patronizing compromising galvanizing unappetizing uncompromising agonizing merchandising downsizing energizing surprising appetizing self-aggrandizing uprising mesmerizing modernizing exercising supervising advertising sizing losing rising enterprising comprising opposing appeasing amazing buzzing zing devising revising causing revising unsurprising surprising accusing rousing cleansing housing wheezing decomposing composing appraising amusing closing oozing carousing warehousing browsing easing pleasing squeezing blazing enclosing disclosing posing boozing using dozing confusing teasing seizing razing raising grazing bruising musing phrasing sneezing praising wheezing freezing defusing diffusing imposing perusing

Phonetic and Homophones

T R AE1 NG K W AH0 L AY2 Z IH0 NG

Similar Spelling

tranquilising tranquilize tranquillize tranquilizer tranquillizer tranquility tranquillity tranquillise tranquilliser tranquilly

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