verb, formal - to involve someone in a difficult situation or an argument
verb, formal - to make someone feel angry, resentful, or full of bitterness, often because of unfair treatment or painful experiences
adjective, formal - showing respect and politeness to someone, especially someone in a position of authority or higher status
verb - to talk to someone or write to them regularly, so you don’t lose contact
noun, formal - kindness or mercy shown to someone, especially when punishing them
adjective - very silly or stupid; lacking meaning or sense
noun - something that delays progress in any way
noun - a narrow or busy place in a road where the traffic slows down or stops
noun - a line of mobile phones developed by Apple
adverb - to a degree or extent that is more than is reasonable, necessary, or usual