To harass, to treat in a rough way.
to arrest
to rout out of bed; to rouse
to drive strongly
A strong tide or current, especially in a narrow channel.
To cause great offense to (someone).
To disgrace.
To reduce the area and efficiency of a sail by expedient means (e.g. slacking the peak and tricing up the tack) without properly reefing, thus slowing boat speed.
To reproach.
To libel.