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tranquilize Synonyms

Another word for tranquilize

Choosing another word for tranquilize depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To administer a sedative or calming drug to a person or animal in order to reduce anxiety, agitation, or consciousness.

Usage Example

"Wildlife biologists had to sedate the injured bear before they could safely examine its paw and fit a tracking collar."

Strongest
sedate
Strong
drug
anesthetize
Weak
stupefy

• verb (Context 2)

To make or become calm, peaceful, and free from emotional agitation or stress.

Usage Example

"Listening to the gentle sound of rain against the window helped calm her anxious mind after a demanding week."

Strongest
calm
soothe
pacify
Strong
calm down
quiet
placate
mollify
appease

Opposites of tranquilize

The opposite of tranquilize shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

agitate
stimulate
disturb
upset
excite
energize
provoke
revive
See all opposites of tranquilize

• Nearby Words

tranquil
tranquility
tranquilization
tranquilize
tranquilizer
tranquilly
trans

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Tranquilize. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/tranquilize
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