1. drugs that reduce anxiety, tension, or agitation and have a calming effect
Usage: medical; plural form of tranquilizer

Examples

• The doctor prescribed mild tranquilizers to help with her anxiety.
• Tranquilizers are commonly used before surgical procedures.
• He became dependent on tranquilizers after years of use.
• The veterinarian used tranquilizers to calm the agitated animal.
• Many tranquilizers can cause drowsiness as a side effect.
• She avoided tranquilizers and chose therapy instead.
• The patient was weaned off tranquilizers gradually.