This is the 7289th most frequent Dutch word.
beteugelen
To restrain or control.
Here, 'beteugelen' is used in the context of controlling or restraining emotions.
Hij moest zijn emoties beteugelen tijdens de presentatie.
He had to restrain his emotions during the presentation.
In this sentence, 'beteugelen' refers to the act of curbing or reducing inflation rates.
De regering probeert de inflatie te beteugelen door strengere maatregelen te nemen.
The government tries to curb inflation by taking stricter measures.
Here, 'beteugelen' is used to indicate controlling or containing spreading rumors.