tranquillizing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of calming or soothing, especially when someone is disturbed or anxious.

• A medication or treatment that helps to calm and relax.

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Antonyms

madden

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Synonyms

appease , calm , pacify , calm down , relax , sedate#Verb

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tranquillizing
calmings , calmingly , galingale , halminge

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Variants

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tranquilize , tranquilized , tranquilizes , tranquilizing , tranquillize , tranquillized , tranquillizes , tranquillizing

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Forms

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tranquillizes, tranquillized, tranquillizingly

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'tranquillus', meaning calm or peaceful.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tranquillizer' was first used in English in the late 1800s.

2. The tranquilizer gun, a type of non-lethal weapon used for animal control, was first developed in the 1950s.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anxiolytics: A class of medications used to treat anxiety disorders and related conditions.

2. Relaxation techniques: Methods used to reduce stress and promote relaxation, such as deep breathing, meditation, and progressive muscle relaxation.

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Culture

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Tranquillizing has been used extensively in literature and art to describe the calming effect of nature and the human experience. For instance, in the poem 'The Tyger' by William Blake, the speaker asks, 'Did he who made the Lamb make thee?' suggesting a contrast between the tranquil lamb and the fierce, wild tiger. In modern times, tranquillizing has become synonymous with the use of medication to calm anxiety or relieve stress.

How to Memorize "tranquillizing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a calm, peaceful scene such as a quiet lake or a beautiful garden to help remember the meaning of tranquillizing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word tranquillizing with the feeling of calmness and relaxation to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'Tranquil Tiger' to help remember the meaning of tranquillizing.

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