ebb - For the tidewater to slowly move out to sea; for an emotion to slowly lessen.

singe - To damage something just enough to cause slight harm, especially through exposure to heat or fire.

fray - To wear out or unravel the edges of fabric or material through constant rubbing or use.

debase - To reduce the quality or value of something

eke - To manage to support oneself or make a living with difficulty

disrupt - To interrupt the normal flow or process of something.

wheedle - To use flattery and deceptive words to persuade someone to do something or give one something

traverse - To move back and forth over an area, often in search or exploration.

slosh - To move a liquid in a container irregularly with a splashing sound; or to walk through water, mud, etc., in a forceful and noisy way.

chastise - To scold or criticize someone severely for doing something wrong.

gouge - To overcharge or swindle; also to use a sharp tool to remove inner material from something.

usurp - To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force; to seize or assume something without the right to do so.