Definition of tranquilizer Tranquilizer
/tɹæˈŋkwʌlajˌzɚ/ - [trangkwulayzer] - tran•quil•iz•er
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British English
tranquilliser - /tɹˈænkwɪlˌaɪzɐ/
American English
tranquilizer - /tɹæˈŋkwʌlajˌzɚ/
What does tranquilizer mean?
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NounPlural: tranquilizers |
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| tranquilizer - a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity | ||
| tranquillizer, tranquilliser, antianxiety agent, ataractic drug, ataractic agent, ataractic | ||
| psychotropic agent a chemical substance that can influence human consciousness | ||
| sedative-hypnotic, sedative-hypnotic drug a sedative that depresses activity of the central nervous system and reduces anxiety and induces sleep | ||
| antipsychotic, antipsychotic agent, antipsychotic drug, major tranquilizer, major tranquilliser, major tranquillizer, neuroleptic, neuroleptic agent, neuroleptic drug tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- tranquilizer (n.)
Alt. of Tranquillizer
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tranquilizer
A drug that reduces excitability and calms a person.
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🔤- tranquilizer, noun, singular of tranquilizers.
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