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Meanings of tranquilizing in English

Tending to soothe or tranquilize.

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Usage of tranquilizing in English
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She softened instantly, as if the words 'New York' had a tranquilizing effect.
The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair
2
She knew by experience the tranquilizing influence of giving him something to do.
Jezebel's Daughter
3
The scene was tranquilizing; nevertheless the young man appeared out of harmony with it.
A Man and His Money
4
The scene was a maritime pastoral, picturesque and potentially tranquilizing-andyet I felt uneasy.
Relentless
5
You will cry, and I, too; but our tears will be refreshing, tranquilizing tears.
Reminiscences of Tolstoy, by His Son
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The first part was more melodious and tranquilizing, the last is more brilliant and animating.
McGuffey's Sixth Eclectic Reader
7
The extraordinary composure with which he acted and spoke had its tranquilizing influence over Percy.
Little Novels
8
Now worthy resolves are tranquilizing, and he slept profoundly.
Foul Play
9
There was something solid and tranquilizing about Keggs.
A Damsel in Distress
10
Once home, Mother poured herself a glass of milk and opened a tranquilizing package of ho-hos.
Lit: a memoir
11
Francine's method had its tranquilizing effect on Emily.
"I Say No"
12
One of the octos behind me must have hit me with their equivalent of a tranquilizing dart.
The Complete Rama Omnibus
13
There is probably nothing that has such a tranquilizing effect, and leads into such content as gardening.
The Complete Writings of Charles Dudley Warner — Volume 1
14
Moreover, it needed no hummer; the humming seemed to even mar and mutilate its gentle and tranquilizing music.
Who is mark twain?
15
The bells ceased and a pleasant loneliness poured in with the moonlight, varnishing the railings, tranquilizing every board.
The last page
16
When Alban presented himself the next morning, the hours of the night had exercised their tranquilizing influence over Emily.
"I Say No"
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