to make (an object) soft or reduce hardness, by pressing excessively; to mollify.

to subject to a binding; to tie.

to cause to compress.

not efficient; not capable of achieving, accomplishing, producing desired or expected result; lacking the qualities needed for effective action; inefficient; incompetent.

a man not capable of performing, bringing the desired or expected effect; an incompetent, inefficient man.

a woman incapable of carrying out her activities fruitfully; an incompetent woman.