to speak slightingly of; to show disrespect for; to lower in esteem; to discredit; to belittle.

to cause to come or go down.

to reduce (the price, value, rate, etc. of something); to cause to shrink (in size, value, etc.).

to ward off; to remove; to avoid (happening).

to cause to stay; to make (another person) sojourn.

to give a blow or blows; to strike.

to praise; to extol; to laud.