tranquilize


tranquilize (http://definr.com/tranquilize)

     v 1: make calm or still; "quiet the dragons of worry and fear"
          [syn: calm, calm down, quiet, tranquillize, tranquillise,
           quieten, lull, still] [ant: agitate]
     2: cause to be calm or quiet; "The patient must be sedated
        before the operation" [syn: sedate, calm, tranquillize,
         tranquillise] [ant: stimulate]