to cease or come to an end, especially due to the passage of time or neglect
to suppress a rebellion, protest, or uprising through use of authority or force
to defend or protect something by serving as a strong barrier against potential harm or danger
to illegally obtain or exploit copyrighted or patented material for personal gain
to make something less forceful, potent, or intense by adding additional elements or substances
to help a student come to a conclusion themselves instead of providing them with an answer directly
to cause someone to become aware of something, often by providing new information or insights
to upset one by saying disrespectful things to them or constantly making fun of them
to utilize borrowed funds or financial resources to increase one's capacity for investment or acquisition
to discard or throw away, especially something considered unnecessary or burdensome