tranquilize vs sedate

tranquilize is not an adjective while sedate is an adjective.

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

As verbs, tranquilize and sedate are synonyms defined as:

tranquilize and sedate: cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to

Other synonyms of tranquilize include calm, tranquillise, tranquillize.

tranquilize (adjective)	sedate (adjective)
	characterized by dignity and propriety
	dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

tranquilize (verb)	sedate (verb)
cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to	cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
make calm or still