a detailed explanation or description that clarifies the meaning or intent of a written work or discourse
expositie, toelichting
intended to explain and present information in a detailed manner
explanatoir, toelichtend
a statement that confirms something as true or valid
bevestiging, verklaring
favorable or supportive in attitude or response
gunstig, ondersteunend
to allow the presence or actions of someone or something disliked without interference or complaint
verdragen, uithouden
the capacity to withstand difficult or unpleasant circumstances without giving up
uithoudingsvermogen, doorzettingsvermogen
having the ability to last over a long period of time
duurzaam, volhardend
criticizing or insulting in a hurtful and angry manner
scheldend, kwetsend
to lessen or adjust the level, speed, or intensity of something
matigen, afstemmen
the act or state of avoiding excess or extremes in thought, behavior, or action
gematigdheid
someone who, as a job, helps opposing sides come to an agreement
moderator, bemiddelaar
the act of avoiding or escaping something, typically a responsibility, obligation, or consequence
ontwijking, ontsnapping
using vague or ambiguous language intentionally to avoid giving a direct or clear answer
ontwijkend, vaag
firm and tight, lacking any slackness or excess
spannend, strak
referring to something that is repetitive and restates the same idea or meaning using different words
tautologisch
the redundant repetition of an idea using different words in a sentence or phrase
tautologie
a sudden and unpredictable inclination or desire
caprice, willekeur
prone to unexpected and sudden changes of behavior, mood, or mind
wispelturig, onvoorspelbaar
describing someone who is overly critical or picky, especially about small things
kritisch, zeurend