tranquilizer
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English
Alternative forms
- tranquiliser, tranquilliser (mainly UK), tranquillizer (mainly US)
Etymology
From tranquilize + -er.
Pronunciation
Audio (Southern England): (file)
Noun
tranquilizer (plural tranquilizers)
- That which tranquillizes or soothes.
- (pharmacology) A drug used to reduce anxiety or tension.
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Translations
anything that tranquillizes or soothes
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drug used to reduce anxiety or tension
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