To attempt through application of effort (to do something); to try strenuously.
To work with purpose.
A sincere attempt; a determined or assiduous effort towards a specific goal; assiduous or persistent activity.
To procrastinate.
To emit; to give off (an odor, smoke, etc.).
To cause to dislike; to discourage (from doing).
To distract; to disturb the concentration of.
To delay (a task, event, etc.).
daunted or fazed
offended, repulsed