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1.
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informal
colloquial
To harm, injure, or severely affect someone physically, mentally, or emotionally.
To damage or impair something, causing it to function poorly or look worse than before.
2.
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informal
slang
To treat someone unfairly, deceive, or humiliate them; to take advantage of someone in a way that causes them loss or embarrassment.
To subject someone to a harsh critique, attack, or manipulation that leaves them disadvantaged.
3.
International
informal
To perform a task on an object or person, often implying thorough or aggressive handling (e.g., to deal with, alter, or remove parts of something).
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