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单词 tranquilizer
释义

tranquilizer

noun

tran·​quil·​iz·​er ˈtraŋ-kwə-ˌlī-zər How to pronounce tranquilizer (audio)
ˈtran-
variants or less commonly tranquillizer
1
: a drug used to reduce mental disturbance (such as anxiety and tension) compare antipsychotic
2
: one that tranquilizes

Example Sentences

a patient who is on tranquilizers
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Word History

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

tranquilizer

noun

tran·​quil·​iz·​er ˈtraŋ-kwə-ˌlī-zər How to pronounce tranquilizer (audio)
: a drug used to make someone calm and relaxed

Medical Definition

tranquilizer

noun

tran·​quil·​iz·​er
variants or chiefly British tranquillizer or tranquilliser
-ˌlī-zər How to pronounce tranquilizer (audio)
: a drug used to reduce mental disturbance (as anxiety and tension) see antipsychotic

tranquilizer

noun

variants also tranquillizer
as in sedative

Synonyms & Similar Words

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