1. to make calm, peaceful, or less anxious
Usage: third person singular present tense of tranquilize
2. to sedate with a tranquilizing drug
Usage: medical context; third person singular present tense of tranquilize

Examples

• The soft music tranquilizes her before bedtime.
• The veterinarian tranquilizes the wild animal before treatment.
• Deep breathing tranquilizes his mind during stressful moments.
• The doctor tranquilizes the patient before the procedure.
• The peaceful garden setting tranquilizes visitors.
• The medication tranquilizes aggressive behavior in some patients.