tranquilize (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈtræŋkwɪlaɪz/
Definition
To administer a drug to an animal or person in order to make them calm or unconscious.
Examples
The zookeepers had to tranquilize the escaped tiger before they could safely return it to its enclosure.
Before the delicate operation, the medical team decided to tranquilize the patient to ensure they remained still.
The vet needed to tranquilize the agitated dog to examine its injured leg without causing further stress.
How to Use tranquilize
- tranquilize with (prepositional phrase)
- To use a specific substance or method to tranquilize. — "They had to tranquilize the bear with a powerful sedative."
- tranquilize for (prepositional phrase)
- To tranquilize in preparation for a specific event or procedure. — "The vet will tranquilize the dog for its dental cleaning."
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