Definition of tranquillizer Tranquillizer
/tɹˈænkwɪlˌaɪzɐ/ - tran•quil•liz•er
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British English
tranquillizer - /tɹˈænkwɪlˌaɪzɐ/
American English
tranquilizer - /tɹæˈŋkwʌlajˌzɚ/
What does tranquillizer mean?
WordNet
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| tranquillizer - a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity | ||
| tranquilizer, 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 📘
- tranquillizer (n.)
One who, or that which, tranquilizes.
Part of speech
🔤- tranquillizer, noun, singular of tranquillizers.
