Meaning of the word tranquillize in English

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tranquillize

US /ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪz/

UK /ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪz/

make (someone or something) calm and quiet by administering a tranquilizer

Example:

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The vet had to tranquillize the agitated dog.

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They used a dart to tranquillize the wild animal.

Synonym:

sedate calm pacify drug dope

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