to gradually decrease the effectiveness, confidence, or power of something or someone
to consider someone or something as less important, valuable, or skillful than they actually are
to financially support a project, activity, etc. and take responsibility for potential loss
an alternative to sugar which is artificial and used by people who want to lose weight
to feel deep and sincere regret or sadness about a situation, event, or outcome
considered morally wrong, objectionable, or deserving of strong disapproval
very attentive and paying close attention to small or specific aspects of a task or situation
the quality of being extremely careful and particular about details, especially related to taste or style
easy to remember or worth remembering, particularly because of being different or special
to sharpen a blade or edge using a tool specifically designed for sharpening
payment given as a gesture of appreciation or respect for a service that is typically provided for free or on a voluntary basis