Tranquillizer

Tranquillizer
Tranquilizer Tran"quil*i`zer, Tranquillizer Tran"quil*li`zer , n. One who, or that which, tranquilizes. [1913 Webster]

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  • tranquillizer — (also tranquilliser; US also tranquilizer) ► NOUN ▪ a medicinal drug taken to reduce tension or anxiety …   English terms dictionary

  • tranquillizer — n. 1) to take a tranquillizer 2) to prescribe a tranquillizer for * * * [ træŋkwɪlaɪzə] to prescribe a tranquillizer for to take a tranquillizer …   Combinatory dictionary

  • tranquillizer — UK [ˈtræŋkwɪlaɪzə(r)] / US [ˈtræŋkwəˌlaɪzər] noun [countable] Word forms tranquillizer : singular tranquillizer plural tranquillizers a drug that makes people calmer when they are very worried or nervous be on tranquillizers (= take them… …   English dictionary

  • tranquillizer — noun Tranquillizer/tranquilizer is used before these nouns: ↑gun …   Collocations dictionary

  • tranquillizer — [[t]træ̱ŋkwɪlaɪzə(r)[/t]] tranquillizers N COUNT (The spellings tranquilizer in American English, and tranquilliser in British English are also used.) A tranquillizer is a drug that makes people feel calmer or less anxious. Tranquillizers are… …   English dictionary

  • tranquillizer — tranquillity, tranquillize, tranquillizer are spelt with two ls in BrE, but usually with one l in AmE. The adverb is tranquilly in both varieties …   Modern English usage

  • tranquillizer — noun see tranquilizer …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • tranquillizer — noun tranquilizer …   Wiktionary

  • tranquillizer — n. a drug that produces a calming effect, relieving anxiety and tension. antipsychotic drugs (formerly known as major tranquillizers) have this effect and are used to treat severe mental disorders (psychoses), including schizophrenia and mania.… …   Medical dictionary

  • tranquillizer — tran|quil|lizer tranquilliser BrE tranquilizer AmE [ˈtræŋkwılaızə US ər] n a drug used for making someone feel less anxious …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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