Definition of "tranquillizing" [tranquillizing]

• Present participle of tranquillize. Alternative spelling of tranquilizing. (verb)

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• "He signed to her that there was nothing to fear; yet he tarried, with the idea of tranquillizing her."
• "After viewing all these "tranquillizing" influences, we retired, having first undone the distasteful "hold-all" for extra bedding."
• "Though we have used the synonym "tranquillizing" above (B D B), it appears to us as a bit too strong."