USUKgeneral Englishinformalcolloquial
- To cause someone's love or affection to diminish or be withdrawn; to drive affection away.
- To take or carry away someone's romantic attachment.
USUKgeneral Englishinformalcolloquial
- To reject, discard, or refuse an offer of love or a romantic relationship.
USUKgeneral Englishinformalliterary
- To hide or keep love secret or out of sight; to withdraw love from public view.