This is the 7023rd most frequent Dutch word.
angsten
To fear or dread.
The word 'angsten' is used here as a plural noun equivalent to 'fears', referring to various types of fear the person overcame in this context.
Hij overwon zijn angsten en sprong in het diepe.
He overcame his fears and took the plunge.
Here, 'angsten' signifies recurring fears experienced during her youth, serving as an emotional context that continues to impact her life.
De angsten van haar jeugd beïnvloeden nog steeds haar beslissingen.
The fears of her youth still influence her decisions.
In this sentence, 'angsten' refers to pluralized forms of fear, highlighting their baseless nature and their subsequent resolution.