Hungarian - English

csillapít

B1 Hungarian
damp, buffer, soothe, subdue, dampen, tame, gratify, alleviate, suppress, sate
VERB B2
1
Usage pattern:
csillapít valamit
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Meaning
reduce intensity or strength
Themes
reduction |intensity |emotion |sound |effect |core_vocabulary |work
Definition

To make something less strong, active, or intense.

VERB B2
1
Usage pattern:
csillapít vmit; csillapítja vminek a hatását
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Meaning
To lessen impact or harm
Themes
protection |mitigation |impact_reduction |noise |risk_reduction |core_vocabulary
Definition

To protect something from harm by reducing the force or effect of an impact, change, or problem.

VERB B1
1
Usage pattern:
félelmet/aggodalmat/feszültséget csillapít
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Meaning
Ease tension or worries in a situation
Themes
conflict |tension |fear |public_opinion |reassurance |relationships |communication |core_vocabulary
Definition

To reduce anger, fear, or tension around a problem or conflict, often by giving reassurance.

VERB B2
1
Usage pattern:
csillapít vmit
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Meaning
control or quieten emotions
Themes
emotion |self_control |psychology |reaction |emotions |health
Definition

To make an emotion, impulse, or reaction less strong and more controlled, often by conscious effort.

VERB C1 TECHNICAL
1
Usage pattern:
rezgést/lengést
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Meaning
reduce vibration in a system
Themes
physics |engineering |vibration |oscillation |science
Definition

To reduce the amplitude of vibrations or oscillations in a mechanical or physical system.

VERB B1
2
Usage pattern:
csillapít valamit
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Meaning
bring something under control
Themes
control |reduction |intensity |emotion |economy |pain |core_vocabulary
Definition

To make something powerful, strong, or difficult to control less intense, more manageable, or easier to deal with.

VERB B2 FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
éhséget, szomjúságot vagy vágyat csillapít
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Meaning
to satisfy a desire or need
Themes
desire |need |satisfaction |curiosity |demand |appetite |emotions |core_vocabulary
Definition

To give satisfaction to a desire, need, appetite, or curiosity, often by providing or allowing what is wanted.

VERB B2 FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
csillapít vmit (fájdalmat, lázat, tünetet)
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Meaning
reduce physical pain or discomfort
Themes
health |pain |medicine |symptom_relief |body |core_vocabulary
Definition

To make physical pain or bodily discomfort less severe, without necessarily removing it completely.

VERB B1 TECHNICAL
2
Usage pattern:
köhögést/fájdalmat/tünetet csillapít
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Meaning
reduce or stop a process
Themes
medicine |biology |symptom |inhibition |technical_process |signal |health |science |technology
Definition

To prevent or significantly reduce the activity, growth, or effect of a physical process, symptom, or signal, often through a chemical, medical, or technical method.

VERB B2
2
Usage pattern:
zajt/hangot/visszhangot
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Meaning
reduce sound or echo
Themes
sound |noise |acoustics |home |music |science
Definition

To reduce the volume, resonance, or echo of a sound.

VERB B2 FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
csillapít valamit
No example pairs yet.
Meaning
Satisfy desire or appetite fully
Themes
satisfaction |appetite |curiosity |desire |fulfillment |core_vocabulary |emotions
Definition

To provide as much of something wanted as someone desires, so that their appetite, curiosity, or desire feels completely satisfied.

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