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tranquilizing

tran·qui·li·zing

US/ˈtɹæŋkwɪˌlaɪzɪŋ/ uncommon literary

adjective

1.

tending to soothe or tranquilize

  • “valium has a tranquilizing effect”
  • “took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed”

Origin

From tranquilize + -ing.

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