tranquilizer

US /ˈtræŋ.kwə.laɪ.zɚ/
UK /ˈtræŋ.kwə.laɪ.zɚ/
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1.

a medicinal drug taken to reduce tension or anxiety.

:
The doctor prescribed a mild tranquilizer to help her sleep.
He was given a strong tranquilizer before the surgery.