tranquilizer

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Etymology

From tranquilize +‎ -er.

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Noun

tranquilizer (plural tranquilizers)

  1. That which tranquillizes or soothes.
  2. (pharmacology) A drug used to reduce anxiety or tension.
    Synonyms: ataractic, (slang) tranq, sedative
    1. (loosely) A gun that fires sedative darts.

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