TRANQUILIZE Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

tranquilize

verb

ˈtraŋ-kwə-ˌlīz

variants also tranquillize

as in to calm

to free from distress or disturbance at long last the crying baby was tranquilized by the steady rocking of her cradle

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Recent Examples of tranquilize The owner of the emus is working with law enforcement to tranquilize and recapture them. —

Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024 Game and Fish officers were summoned and, with the help of Tucson Police, darted and tranquilized the young male lion. —

Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 15 July 2024 The lion was tranquilized about 12:30 p.m. and was taken to the regional office of Arizona Game and Fish, according to Tucson police. —

Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 12 July 2024 Photos show a wildlife officer crawling under the building, likely to tranquilize the bear, and then show a handful of officers and deputies carrying it on a tarp. —

Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for tranquilize