to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon

to make happy (archaic)

(of animals, especially birds) to trim or dress (feathers, fur, etc.) with the beak or tongue

the act of handling or controlling something skillfully; also refers to influencing others deceitfully.

an indefinite, unspecific, or undetailed statement

make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better

a wine butler; also used to denote a certified wine professional

​​to reduce in amount, degree, intensity, etc.

an inordinately wild fight or contentious dispute; brawl; free-for-all

one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute

favored by fortune; prosperous; fortunate

to make less severe

a fixed or firm belief

tending to promote peace or reconciliation; peaceful or conciliatory

to seize and hold (a position, office, power, etc.) by force or without legal right

to break or cause to break with a sharp sound