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tranquilizer
noun tran·quil·iz·er \-ˌlī-zər\
: a drug that causes a person or animal to become very relaxed and calm
Full Definition of TRANQUILIZER
1
: one that tranquilizes
2
: a drug used to reduce mental disturbance (as anxiety and tension) — compare antipsychotic
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Variants of TRANQUILIZER
tran·quil·iz·er also tran·quil·liz·er \-ˌlī-zər\
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First Known Use of TRANQUILIZER
1800
Rhymes with TRANQUILIZER
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TRANQUILLIZER Defined for Kids
tranquilizer
noun tran·quil·iz·er \ˈtraŋ-kwə-ˌlī-zər\
Definition of TRANQUILIZER for Kids
: a drug used to make someone calm and relaxed
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tranquilizer
noun tran·quil·iz·er
Medical Definition of TRANQUILIZER
: a drug used to reduce mental disturbance (as anxiety and tension)—see antipsychotic
Variants of TRANQUILIZER
tran·quil·iz·er or chiefly British tran·quil·liz·er or tran·quil·lis·er \-ˌlī-zər\
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