Friday, April 22, 2016

tranquilize

tranquilize [Trang-kwuh-lahyz]

verb. to make or become tranquil, pacify, calm

"Nothing contributes so much to tranquilize the mind as a steady purpose."

"Palm beach zoo chose to tranquilize, not kill, the tiger when keeper Stacey Konwiser was attacked and fatally injured by the tiger. The choice meant longer time for emergency personnel to reach Konwiser, who died after being airlifted to a hospital in critical condition."

"Nothing contributes so much to tranquilize the mind as a steady purpose."

"To relieve his embarrassment, and tranquilize his temper, I suggested that they took a break."

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