transitive verb. : to make tranquil or calm : pacify especially : to relieve of mental tension and anxiety by means of drugs.

What does tranquilizing effect mean?

adjective. tending to soothe or tranquilize. “valium has a tranquilizing effect” synonyms: ataractic, ataraxic, sedative, tranquilising, tranquillising, tranquillizing depressant. capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent.

Do you mean by tranquilizers?

Tranquilizer, also spelled Tranquillizer, drug that is used to reduce anxiety, fear, tension, agitation, and related states of mental disturbance. Tranquilizers fall into two main classes, major and minor.