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SEDATE

Definition:

[verb] cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to; "The patient must be sedated before the operation"
Synonyms: calm, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise
[adjective] characterized by dignity and propriety
Synonyms: staid
[adjective] dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises; "a grave God-fearing man"; "a quiet sedate nature"; "as sober as a judge"; "a solemn promise"; "the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence"
Synonyms: grave, sober, solemn