English
tranquilizing
From tranquilize + -ing.
A compound of tranquilize + -ing
Middle French tranquiliser
English tranquilize
Today it means
adj Of a drug: having the effect of calming a person or animal, or putting them to sleep; sedating, sedative.
Sources
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Etymograph / tranquilizing