noun
tranquilizer
TRANGK-wihl-ih-zuh
Tranquilizer (noun) means a drug used to calm anxiety, tension, or agitation. Example: “The doctor prescribed a mild tranquilizer to help her sleep.”
noun
1
A drug used to calm anxiety, tension, or agitation.
"The doctor prescribed a mild tranquilizer to help her sleep."
2
A gun that fires sedative darts, used especially on animals.
"The vet used a tranquilizer to safely approach the injured bear."
How to use tranquilizer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA drug (or dart gun) used to calm someone or something down.
UK vs US
American spelling "tranquilizer"; British English typically spells it "tranquillizer."
Common pairings
tranquilizer dart
take a tranquilizer
tranquilizer gun
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Word forms
- Plural
- tranquilizers
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Etymology
From tranquilize + -er.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for tranquilizer
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What does “tranquilizer” mean?
The word “tranquilizer” means a drug used to calm anxiety, tension, or agitation. In plain terms, a drug (or dart gun) used to calm someone or something down.
How do you pronounce “tranquilizer”?
“Tranquilizer” is pronounced TRANGK-wihl-ih-zuh (/ˈtɹæ̞ŋkwɪläɪ̯zə/ in IPA).
How do you use “tranquilizer” in a sentence?
Here is “tranquilizer” used in a sentence: “The doctor prescribed a mild tranquilizer to help her sleep.”
What is another word for “tranquilizer”?
Words with a similar meaning to “tranquilizer” include trank and tranq.
What part of speech is “tranquilizer”?
“Tranquilizer” is a noun.
How many meanings does “tranquilizer” have?
“Tranquilizer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a drug used to calm anxiety, tension, or agitation.
