geruststellen

Definitions of geruststellen
  1. verb
    cause to feel better
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    type of:
    ontlasten, opluchten
    provide physical relief, as from pain
  2. verb
    give moral or emotional strength to
    synonyms: troosten, vertroosten
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    apaiseren, kalmeren, luwen, sussen
    make calm or still
    opluchten
    lessen the intensity of or calm
    pacificeren, pacifiëren
    cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
    afreageren
    discharge bad feelings or tension through verbalization
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