noun ·4 syllables ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   That which tranquillizes or soothes.
2. 2
   a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity wordnet
3. 3
   A drug used to reduce anxiety or tension.
4. 4
   A drug used to reduce anxiety or tension.; A gun that fires sedative darts. broadly

Synonyms

All synonyms

ataracticsedativetranqacidalcoholalleviative

Example

More examples

"Tom was hit by a tranquilizer dart."

Etymology

From tranquilize + -er.

Related phrases

horse tranquilizertranquilizer darthorse tranquilizersleeping pill

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