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tranquillize vs affect

affect vs tranquillize

tranquillize is not a noun while affect is a noun.

tranquillize and affect both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tranquillize No No Yes No
affect Yes No Yes No
As verbs, affect is a hypernym of tranquillize; that is, affect is a word with a broader meaning than tranquillize:
  • tranquillize: cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
  • affect: act physically on; have an effect upon
tranquillize (noun) affect (noun)
the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
tranquillize (verb) affect (verb)
cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to act physically on; have an effect upon
make calm or still have an effect upon
make believe with the intent to deceive
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
connect closely and often incriminatingly
Difference between tranquillize and affect

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