noun
- a drug used to reduce anxiety, tension, or agitation and promote calmness
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a mild tranquilizer to help with her anxiety.
- Veterinarians use tranquilizers to calm animals during medical procedures.
- He was given a tranquilizer before the surgery to help him relax.
- The patient became drowsy after taking the tranquilizer.
- Some tranquilizers can be habit-forming if used long-term.
- The zoo keeper shot the escaped lion with a tranquilizer dart.