chloralize

/klɔːrˈælaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to convert or treat with chloral, or to render or make somethings chloral-like

“The doctor decided to chloralize the patient’s symptoms before moving on to further treatment.”

2. verb

to produce or induce a state of sleep or unconsciousness, typically by the use of chloral

“The medication will chloralize the patient in a matter of minutes.”

Synonyms

  • anesthetize
  • sedate

Antonyms

  • awaken
  • revitalize