Translations for „tranquillize“ in the English » German Dictionary

tran·quil·lize, tran·quil·ize Am usu [ˈtræŋkwɪlaɪz] VB trans MED

to tranquillize sb/an animal

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English

They can tranquillize a polar bear more safely than creeping up on one.

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We tried to tranquillize the leopard, but it got agitated - which is normal before sedatives takes effect - and pounced on the large crowd gathered at the spot.

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Any attempt to tranquillize a big, potentially aggressive animal demands perfect circumstances and flawless actions on the part of the officer who approaches to deliver the sleeping potion.

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Tranquillize them and relocate them to an urban area, because they certainly don't belong in the woods.

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