B1 — Intermediateverb
rassicurare
to reassure, to put at ease
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
tranquillizzareconfortarecalmarerincuorare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
spaventareallarmareagitareinquietare
Usage note
'Rassicurare' = to reassure (remove worries). 'Tranquillizzare' = to calm down. 'Confortare' = to comfort (in grief or pain). 'Rincuorare' = to encourage/cheer up.
Example
"Il medico ha rassicurato i pazienti spiegando la situazione."
"The doctor reassured the patients by explaining the situation."
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