Tranquilize

Pronunciation: /ˈtræŋkwəˌlaɪz/

Definitions of tranquilize

verb to make someone or something calm or relaxed by using a drug or medication

Example Sentences

A1 The vet tranquilized the scared dog before examining it.

A2 The zookeeper needed to tranquilize the wild elephant for its medical check-up.

B1 The doctor decided to tranquilize the patient before performing the surgery.

B2 The wildlife conservationist had to tranquilize the injured bear for treatment.

C1 The special forces team tranquilized the dangerous criminal to capture him alive.

C2 In order to safely transport the rare species, the researchers had to tranquilize them first.

Examples of tranquilize in a Sentence

formal The veterinarian had to tranquilize the wild animal before administering any treatment.

informal The zookeeper had to tranquilize the lion because it was getting agitated.

slang I heard they had to tranquilize that crazy guy at the party last night.

figurative Listening to classical music has a way of tranquilizing my mind after a long day.

Grammatical Forms of tranquilize

• past tense: tranquilized
• plural: tranquilizes
• comparative: more tranquilized
• superlative: most tranquilized
• present tense: tranquilize
• future tense: will tranquilize
• perfect tense: has tranquilized
• continuous tense: is tranquilizing
• singular: tranquilize
• positive degree: tranquilize
• infinitive: to tranquilize
• gerund: tranquilizing
• participle: tranquilizing

Origin and Evolution of tranquilize

First Known Use: 1654 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tranquilize' originated from the Latin word 'tranquillizare', which is derived from the Latin word 'tranquillus' meaning calm or peaceful.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to the act of making someone calm or peaceful, the word 'tranquilize' has evolved to also include the medical use of administering drugs to induce a state of tranquility or sedation.