tranquilizer

[ trang-kwuh-lahy-zer ]

/ ˈtræŋ kwəˌlaɪ zər /

a person or thing that tranquilizes.

a drug that has a sedative or calming effect without inducing sleep.

Origin of tranquilizer

First recorded in 1790–1800; tranquilize + -er¹

Another Tylenol and a tranquilizer three hours later don't do the trick and the demons do a shock and awe attack.

The Bag Lady Writes a Book |Alexandra Penney |February 19, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
Another Tylenol and a tranquilizer three hours later didn't do the trick and the demons attacked in full force.

The Bag Lady Papers, Part IV |Alexandra Penney |January 14, 2009 |DAILY BEAST
I'm down to a tranquilizer and a half a day and only a few are left.

The Bag Lady Papers Cont'd |Alexandra Penney |December 22, 2008 |DAILY BEAST
I suggest that you stretch your legs in the park and feed the swans as a tranquilizer.

Blacksheep! Blacksheep! |Meredith Nicholson

There might be something in it that could help—a tranquilizer perhaps.

Planet of the Damned |Harry Harrison

tranquilizer

[ trăng′kwə-līz′ər, trăn′- ]

Any of various drugs used to reduce tension or anxiety; an antianxiety agent.