No. 2,637 in Russian
успокоить
To calm or pacify.
In a sentence
Я постарался успокоить своего друга после долгого разговора.
I tried to calm my friend down after a long discussion.
Here, "успокоить" is used to mean calming someone emotionally, often involving reassurance or comforting words.
Нам удалось успокоить собаку, которая испугалась грома.
We managed to soothe the dog that got scared of the thunder.
In this sentence, "успокоить" refers to soothing a physical or emotional state of another being, specifically reducing fear or anxiety.
Её слова помогли успокоить мое беспокойство.
Her words helped calm my anxiety.
In this context, "успокоить" communicates the alleviation of internal emotional turmoil or unease.
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