Tranquilizer

Pronunciation: /ˈtræŋkwəˌlaɪzər/

Definitions of tranquilizer

noun a drug that has a calming or sedative effect

Example Sentences

A1 I need to give my cat a tranquilizer before taking it to the vet.

A2 The tranquilizer helped calm the patient before surgery.

B1 The tranquilizer prescribed by the doctor helped alleviate the anxiety symptoms.

B2 The tranquilizer administered by the nurse quickly sedated the agitated patient.

C1 The tranquilizer used in the experiment was found to have a calming effect on the subjects.

C2 The tranquilizer injected into the wild animal allowed the researchers to safely transport it for further study.

Examples of tranquilizer in a Sentence

formal The veterinarian administered a tranquilizer to the agitated horse before examining it.

informal The doctor gave me a tranquilizer to help me relax before the procedure.

slang I need a tranquilizer to deal with my crazy boss.

figurative Listening to classical music is like a tranquilizer for my mind.

Grammatical Forms of tranquilizer

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

Origin and Evolution of tranquilizer

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tranquilizer' originates from the Latin word 'tranquilis', meaning calm or peaceful.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe substances that induce a state of calmness or reduce anxiety in humans or animals, the term 'tranquilizer' has evolved to encompass a broader range of medications that act on the central nervous system to produce sedative effects.