Tranquilliser Meaning in English

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Definition

A tranquilliser is a drug or medicine used to calm someone or reduce anxiety, usually by affecting the nervous system.

Usage & Nuances

'Tranquilliser' is chiefly British English; American English prefers 'tranquilizer' (with z). Typically used in medical, veterinary, or conversational contexts around anxiety, stress, or sedation. Do not confuse with 'antidepressant' or 'sleeping pill'; these are distinct types of medication.

• Spanish: tranquilizante - sedante
• Portuguese (BR): tranquilizante - calmante
• Portuguese (PT): tranquilizante - calmante
• Chinese (Simplified): 镇静剂 - 安定药
• Chinese (Traditional): 鎮靜劑 - 安定藥
• Hindi: शांतिदायक दवा
• Arabic: مُهدئ
• Bengali: প্রশান্তিকারক
• Russian: транквилизатор
• Japanese: 精神安定剤 - トランキライザー
• Vietnamese: thuốc an thần
• Korean: 진정제
• Turkish: trankilizan - sakinleştirici
• Urdu: ٹریانکولائزر - سکون آور دوا
• Indonesian: obat penenang

Example Sentences

Some animals need a tranquilliser before surgery.

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The doctor gave her a tranquilliser to help her relax.

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You should not take a tranquilliser without a prescription.

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After the bad news, he felt so anxious that his doctor prescribed a mild tranquilliser.

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The vet gave the dog a tranquilliser so it wouldn’t be scared during the exam.

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Some people misuse tranquillisers to cope with stress, which can be dangerous.

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