ETYM French battre de l'aile (or des ailes), to flap or flutter. Related to Batter.
(Homonym: bate).
1. To attack with dogs or set dogs upon.
2. To lure, entice, or entrap with bait.

To compel by threatening; SYN. railroad.
To compel by military bullying; to compel by force

1. Ornament: as to cut or carve in relief
2. Inlay
3. Set

To cause to suffer; SYN. oppress, harass.

1. To bring a criminal action against (in a trial):
2. To carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in; SYN. engage, pursue.
3. To conduct a prosecution in a court of law.

1. To carry further or advance; SYN. follow up on, act on.
2. To follow in or as if in pursuit; SYN. follow.

1. To refer to another; SYN. pass on, submit.
2. Banish; assign, especially to less important place or person.

To make war on.