tranquilize
gb/tɹˈæŋkwɪlˌaɪz/ us/tɹˈæŋkwɪlˌaɪz/
C1
Inglés
leszedál, nyugtatót ad, megnyugtat
VERBO
C1
TECHNICAL
1
leszedál
C1
nyugtatót ad
B2
Patrón de uso:
tranquilize [someone/animal] (with [drug])
The veterinarian tranquilized the dog before treating the wound.
Az állatorvos leszedálta a kutyát, mielőtt ellátta a sebét.
Police had to tranquilize the injured deer so it could be moved safely.
A rendőröknek le kellett szedálniuk a sérült őzet, hogy biztonságosan el lehessen szállítani.
The patient was tranquilized prior to the scan to help him stay still.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The doctor tranquilized the patient.
Az orvos leszedálta a beteget.
They tranquilized the animal to move it.
Leszedálták az állatot, hogy el tudják vinni.
Error frecuente:
Don’t confuse with tranquil (adjective). Tranquilize is a verb meaning to use a drug to calm/sedate.
Significado
sedate with a drug
Colocaciones
tranquilize a patient
|tranquilize an animal
|tranquilize a suspect
|chemically tranquilize
|tranquilize before surgery
|tranquilize for transport
|tranquilize with a tranquilizer
|tranquilize with a dart
|lightly tranquilize
|heavily tranquilize
Sinónimos
sedate (The most common verb for calming someone medically, often before a procedure.)
|
drug (More general; can imply using drugs forcibly or illegally, not just medical sedation.)
|
anaesthetize (Stronger; implies making someone unconscious for surgery rather than simply calm.)
Antónimos
stimulate (To make someone more alert or active rather than calm or sleepy.)
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rouse (To wake someone or make them more conscious.)
Temas
health
|medicine
|animals
|safety
Definición
to give someone (or an animal) medicine that makes them calm or sleepy
To give a tranquilizing drug to a person or animal to make them calm, less anxious, or partly unconscious.
VERBO
C1
FORMAL
2
megnyugtat
B1
Patrón de uso:
tranquilize [someone] / tranquilize [someone's nerves]
Her voice had a way of tranquilizing even the most nervous clients.
A hangjában volt valami, ami még a legidegesebb ügyfeleket is megnyugtatta.
He tried to tranquilize his fears by focusing on what he could control.
Úgy próbálta megnyugtatni magát, hogy arra összpontosított, amit irányítani tudott.
The manager’s announcement was meant to tranquilize the crowd.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Slow breathing can tranquilize you.
A lassú légzés megnyugtathat.
Music tranquilized her.
A zene megnyugtatta.
Error frecuente:
In everyday conversation, calm down is much more common; tranquilize can sound medical or dramatic.
Significado
make someone feel calm
Colocaciones
tranquilize someone
|tranquilize her nerves
|tranquilize his fears
|tranquilize the crowd
|tranquilize public anxiety
Sinónimos
calm (Neutral and very common; does not suggest medication.)
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soothe (Emphasizes gentle comfort, often for nerves or pain.)
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pacify (Often used for stopping anger or unrest; can sound formal.)
Antónimos
agitate (To make someone more anxious, upset, or active.)
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alarm (To make someone suddenly worried or frightened.)
Temas
emotions
|daily_life
Definición
to calm someone down (not necessarily with medicine)
To make someone feel calmer or less worried, especially by soothing them; sometimes used humorously or loosely to suggest sedation.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
tranquilize
AFI
GB/tɹˈæŋkwɪlˌaɪz/
US/tɹˈæŋkwɪlˌaɪz/
Sílabas y acento
tran - quil - ize (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (tran)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: tranquilize
- 3rd Person Singular: tranquilizes
- Present Participle: tranquilizing
- Past: tranquilized
- Past Participle: tranquilized
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