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, British English, informal - a young person, often from a lower social class who uses rude language, and behaves in a loud or aggressive way
adverb - always reliable, constant, and never-ending
adjective - always reliable, constant, and never-ending
noun - the amount of something that can fit on a tablespoon