To damage or ruin someone's reputation by making false statements or presenting them in a harmful way; to slander.

To give up completely, to desert or leave behind, or to relinquish a claim, plan, or responsibility.

To decrease in amount or intensity; to reduce or end something.

To formally end or repeal a system, practice, or institution; to officially put an end to something established.

To shorten (a text, speech, or other work) by omitting parts; to condense.

To depart secretly or flee, especially to avoid detection or arrest.