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to backslide
[Verb]
to return to worse behavior, habits, or moral standards after having improved
Ex: The community leader urged people not to backslide into violence .
to befall
[Verb]
to happen to a person or thing in a way that seems destined and has serious consequences
Ex: The misfortune that befell the explorers was caused by the storm.
to beget
[Verb]
to cause, produce, or bring forth
Ex: A supportive and nurturing educational environment can beget a love for learning among students .
to browbeat
[Verb]
to force a person into doing something by threatening or frightening them
Ex: The politician browbeat his supporters into agreeing with his controversial proposal .
to overdo
[Verb]
to do something excessively, beyond what is appropriate or reasonable
Ex: The actor realized he had overdone his character 's emotions during the rehearsal and decided to tone it down for the actual performance .
to overtake
[Verb]
to catch up to and pass by something or someone that is moving in the same direction
Ex: The runner overtook the leader with just 100 meters to go .
to overthrow
[Verb]
to forcefully remove a person of authority or power from their position
Ex: The leader was overthrown in a sudden and violent uprising .
to overwrite
[Verb]
to replace or erase existing data or information by writing new data or information in its place
Ex: The software will automatically overwrite the outdated information with the latest data .
to partake
[Verb]
to participate in consuming food
Ex: As the aroma of freshly baked goods filled the air, the bakery patrons eagerly partook in the tempting treats.
to undertake
[Verb]
to take responsibility for something and start to do it
Ex: The team undertakes a comprehensive review of the project to identify areas for improvement .
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