affect vs tranquilize

affect is a noun but tranquilize is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
affect	Yes	No	Yes	No
tranquilize	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, tranquilize is a hyponym of affect; that is, tranquilize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than affect:

affect (noun)	tranquilize (noun)
the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion

affect (verb)	tranquilize (verb)
act physically on; have an effect upon	cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
have an effect upon	make calm or still
make believe with the intent to deceive
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
connect closely and often incriminatingly