tranquilizer
English
Alternative forms
- tranquiliser, tranquilliser (mainly UK)
- tranquillizer (mainly US)
Etymology
tranquilize + -er
Noun
tranquilizer (plural tranquilizers)
- That which tranquillizes or soothes.
- (pharmacology) A drug used to reduce anxiety or tension.
- Synonyms: ataractic, (slang) tranq, sedative
Translations
anything that tranquillizes or soothes
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drug used to reduce anxiety or tension
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See also
- chill pill
- downer
- horse tranquilizer
- no-go pill
- sleeping pill