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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

tranquilizer

/ˈtræŋkwɪlaɪzər/ noun · British & US
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What does tranquilizer mean?

noun

A substance that calms or sedates an animal, typically by injection or inhalation. A tranquilizer can also be a person or thing that has a calming effect.

Example

"The zookeeper used a tranquilizer to sedate the aggressive elephant."

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