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tranquillize vs hypnotize

hypnotize vs tranquillize

tranquillize and hypnotize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tranquillize No No Yes No
hypnotize No No Yes No
As verbs, hypnotize is a hyponym of tranquillize; that is, hypnotize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than tranquillize:
  • tranquillize: cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
  • hypnotize: induce hypnosis in
Other hyponyms of tranquillize include hypnotise, mesmerise, mesmerize.
tranquillize (verb) hypnotize (verb)
cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to induce hypnosis in
make calm or still
Difference between tranquillize and hypnotize

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