Vocabulary Entry

tranquilliser

|noun • verb

noun

A drug used to reduce anxiety or induce a state of calm.

Example Sentences

"The doctor prescribed a tranquilliser to help her sleep better."

"He took a tranquilliser before the flight to calm his nerves."

"Tranquillisers are often used in medical settings to ease patients' anxiety."

verb

Example Sentences

"The therapist aimed to tranquillise her fears during the session."

"He tried to tranquillise the crowd with soothing words."

"The music helped to tranquillise the startled animals in the shelter."