Opposite of to defend or protect
To give incriminating information about someone to authority
“I would hesitate to inform on them for only minor transgressions.”
(of an action or event) To prevent from happening
“Despite the best efforts of the protestors, they could not stop the ratification of the new law.”
To injure someone physically, mentally or emotionally
To criticize or oppose fiercely and publicly
To inflict, or threaten to inflict, physical or emotional harm to
“Studies have provided some interesting insight into the psychology of students who bully their classmates.”
To let someone down by abandoning or neglecting them
“My father says that he will never fail us regardless of what happens.”
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