tranquilizing

Definitions of tranquilizing
  1. adjective
    tending to soothe or tranquilize
    “valium has a tranquilizing effect”
    synonyms: ataractic, ataraxic, sedative, tranquilising, tranquillising, tranquillizing
    depressant
    capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent
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