To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.
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To render neutral; to reduce to a state of neutrality.
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To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.
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To inclose or surround, as with a railing, or with latticework.
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To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…
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A kiln.
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To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…
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In general, that which is set off, from, before, or against, something
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To make weak; to lessen the strength of; to deprive of strength; to debilitate; to enfeeble; to enervate; as, to weaken the body or the mind; to weak…
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To ride over or across; to ride upon; to trample down.
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The act or process of neutralizing, or the state of being neutralized.
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The act or process of neutralizing, or the state of being neutralized.
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To act in opposition to; to hinder, defeat, or frustrate, by contrary agency or influence; as, to counteract the effect of medicines; to counteract g…
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To oppose with an equal weight or power; to counteract the power or effect of; to countervail; to equiponderate; to balance.
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To act against with equal force, power, or effect; to thwart or overcome by such action; to furnish an equivalent to or for; to counterbalance; to co…
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To determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of (indebtedness); or, where there is an indebtedness to more than one person, to deter…
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To make void; to render invalid; to deprive of legal force or efficacy.
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Desolate; devastated; stripped; bare; hence, dreary; dismal; gloomy; cheerless.
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