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tranquilizer

nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/tɾɐ̃.kwi.li.ˈzɐ̃.tɨ/tran·qui·li·zan·te

Definition

1

A drug used to reduce anxiety, agitation, or tension; a calming drug.

Usage examples

“The vet administered a tranquilizer to the agitated animal.”
“She was on tranquilizers for her anxiety disorder.”

Common combinations

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