to experience intense physical or emotional pain or distress
quälen, leiden
to make a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating, or cleaning it
renovieren, auffrischen
to rub a surface to make it smooth, shiny, or glossy, often using a tool or an abrasive material
polieren, glätten
to damage the appearance of something by causing a flaw or imperfection
beschädigen, flecken
to make dull, dark, or discolored as a consequence of exposure to air, dust, or moisture
trüben, anlaufen
to wave or swing something, usually a weapon, as a sign of threat or excitement
schwingen, fuchteln
to fill a place or container with something, especially after it has been used or emptied
auffüllen, wiederauffüllen
to generously give or spend, especially on luxurious or extravagant things
großzügig ausgeben, verschwenden
to use constant and gentle flattery to make someone do something
schmeicheln, umwerben
to make up for the expense or cost of something
entschädigen, übernehmen
to cause someone lose interest through excessive use of something initially pleasing
sättigen, langweilen
to accompany or escort a person or group as a means of protection
begleiten, eskortieren
to press or grind your teeth together to show pain or anger
zähne knirschen, zähne zusammenbeißen
to wait in a concealed location and launch a surprise attack on a target
in einen Hinterhalt locken, überfallen
to meet at an agreed-upon time and place, often for a specific purpose or activity
sich treffen, verabreden