tranquillizer

Meanings

• noun

  A type of medication used to reduce anxiety, fear, or excitement, especially in the form of tablets or injections.

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Synonyms

trank , tranq , tranx

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tranquillizer
anemone , moneymone , prestidigitator

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Variants

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tranquilizer , tranquilizers , tranquillizer , tranquillizers

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Etymology

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From the Latin tranquillus, meaning 'calm' or 'quiet'.

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Trivia

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1. Tranquillizers were first used in the early 1900s as muscle relaxants, but their anxiety-reducing properties were discovered later.

2. In the 1950s and 1960s, tranquillizers were commonly prescribed for a wide range of conditions, including insomnia, anxiety, and even depression.

3. Tranquillizers can have side effects, including drowsiness, dizziness, and memory problems. Long-term use can lead to dependence and withdrawal symptoms.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anxiolytics: A class of drugs that work by reducing anxiety and fear.

2. Benzodiazepines: A type of tranquillizer that acts as a muscle relaxant, anticonvulsant, and sedative.

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Culture

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Tranquillizers have been used in literature and art to depict characters dealing with anxiety, stress, or other emotional issues. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway is described as taking a 'quieting dose' before retiring for the night.

How to Memorize "tranquillizer"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a calm, quiet environment where you can relax and feel at ease. Visualize a pill or injection that represents the tranquillizer.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tranquillizer' with the feeling of calmness and relaxation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin origin of the word: 'Tranquillizer' comes from tranquillus, meaning 'calm' or 'quiet'.

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