make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible

cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients

make vapid or deprive of spirit

lessen the momentum or velocity of

become lifeless, less lively, intense, or active; lose life, force, or vigor

make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation

convert (metallic mercury) into a grey powder consisting of minute globules, as by shaking with chalk or fatty oil