rühren

Definitions of rühren
  1. verb
    move very slightly
    synonyms: regen
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    type of:
    bewegen, fortbewegen
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  2. verb
    move an implement through
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    type of:
    bewegen
    cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
  3. verb
    have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
    synonyms: ankommen, anrühren, auffallen, aufstoßen, beeindrucken, berühren, beseelen, bewegen, ergreifen
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    überraschen
    cause to be surprised
    beeindrucken
    produce or try to produce a vivid impression of
    mitreißen
    overwhelm emotionally
    befremden, erstaunen
    affect with wonder
    ertappen, erwischen
    discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
    beunruhigen, zerstreuen
    disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
    drücken, lasten
    be oppressive or disheartening to
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