to end another's life; to kill; to murder.

to rule as a sovereign; to reign.

to issue order or orders; to command; to instruct.

to punish; to chastise.

to impose with authority; to enforce.

to keep (someone or something) under (one's) control.

to cause to be left over, remain.

to become dry; to lose moisture, water contents; to wither.

to cause to become dry, withered.

to use selfishly for one's own ends without any or with very little compensation; to oppress; to exploit.

to give information; to inform.