Tranquilize and Vex

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Tranquilize verb - To free from distress or disturbance.

Usage example: at long last the crying baby was tranquilized by the steady rocking of her cradle

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Vex is an antonym for tranquilize.

Vex verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.

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Tranquilize is an antonym for vex.

Nearby Word: vexation

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