beruhigen
- To calm or soothe someone or something; to make someone or something less agitated or anxious. verbShe tried to beruhigen the crying baby by singing a lullaby.The gentle music helped to beruhigen the nervous audience before the performance.
- To reassure someone; to make someone feel less worried or fearful. verbHe beruhigened his friend by explaining that everything would be fine.The doctor beruhigened the patient by explaining the procedure in detail.