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Tranquilizer

Definition

A tranquilizer is a substance or drug that calms or reduces anxiety, tension, or agitation in a person or animal.

Senses

Sense 1: Noun

Definition: A medication or drug used to sedate, calm, or reduce anxiety in individuals.

Example sentence: The doctor prescribed a tranquilizer to help ease her nerves before the flight.

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Sense 2: Noun

Definition: An animal that has been tranquilized to reduce stress or excitement during veterinary procedures or transportation.

Example sentence: The tranquilizer helped keep the wild bear calm while it was being moved to a safer location.

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Sense 3: Verb (Local Usage)

Definition: To calm or soothe someone or something, particularly in a specific local dialect or cultural context.

Example sentence: The grandmother used her homemade herbal tea to tranquilize her grandson's stomachache.

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