tranquilizer
Pronunciations (4)
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/ˈtɹæ̞ŋkwɪläɪ̯zə/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/ˈtɹæ̝ŋkwɪlaɪ̯zɚ/
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/ˈtɹeɪ̯ŋkwɪlaɪ̯zɚ/
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/ˈtɹɛ̃ŋkwɪlaɪ̯zɚ/
Noun
That which tranquillizes or soothes.
A drug used to reduce anxiety or tension.
A drug used to reduce anxiety or tension. A gun that fires sedative darts.
Usage- broadly
Noun
a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity
Word forms
tranquilizerstranquilisertranquillisertranquillizer