noun refined and delicate skill or tact in executing a task or coping with a situation.He handled his business partner with such finesse that the partner never realized he was being manipulated….

transitive verb to strike or administer in a physical assault.We shall inflict a heavy blow on our enemies.The scorpion can inflict a painful sting. See the full entry

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transitive verb to bring to an end; put a stop to.The social security office terminated his benefits. intransitive verb to come to an end, spatially or temporally (often fol. by “at,” “in,”…

transitive verb to break (something) suddenly, esp. into small pieces.The baseball shattered the car’s windshield. intransitive verb to be broken into small pieces.The mirror shattered. See the full entry