To criticise.
To go towards the attacking goal.
To materialise; to grow stronger.
To move from a sitting or lying position to a standing position; to stand up.
To rise from one's bed (often implying to wake up).
To bring together; to amass.
To gather or grow larger by accretion.
To move in an upward direction; to ascend or climb.
To dress in a certain way, especially extravagantly.
To annoy.
To calm or placate someone or some situation.
To smooth over; render less obnoxious.
To restore to ease, comfort, or tranquility; relieve; calm; quiet; refresh.
To keep in good humour; wheedle; cajole; flatter.
To ease or relieve pain or suffering.
To temporise by assent, concession, flattery, or cajolery.
To bring comfort or relief.
To allay; assuage; mitigate; soften.