tranquilizer

noun

UK /ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪ.zər/

US /ˈtræŋ.kwə.laɪ.zɚ/

A tranquilizer is a medicine that makes a person or animal feel calm and sleepy.

The vet gave the nervous dog a tranquilizer before the checkup.

SYNONYMS

sedative calmative downer sleeping pill relaxant

RELATED WORDS

anesthetic medicine dart tranquilize sedation

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A drug used to reduce anxiety or tension in a person.

The doctor prescribed a mild tranquilizer to help her relax.

3. A chemical agent used to calm or immobilize a wild animal.

Rangers used a tranquilizer to safely move the injured bear.

4. Something that has a calming or soothing effect.

For him, fishing is a tranquilizer after a busy week.