noun, technical - a haft is the handle of a weapon or tool, especially of a knife or axe
verb - to reduce the value, importance, or worth of something, especially in terms of currency or reputation
noun, formal - the experience of losing a loved one through death, often accompanied by deep sorrow and mourning
noun - the number of people who have registered or been accepted in an organization, institution, or course
verb - to make a false and damaging statement about someone, with the intent to harm their reputation
noun - compensation paid to an employee upon termination of employment; the ending of employment, often with compensation