to cause (a person) to be very sad

deject, make despondent; exhaust

to give emphasis to (something)

stress, give priority to

a tool with a heavy metal head, used for hitting nails etc

beat, hit

to defeat (a person) because of greater strength or numbers

beat; get the upper hand

a wild hit at (a ball); a long and boring job

plod

to struggle; to make great efforts

try for, exert oneself

of strive

try for, exert oneself

to bring (an angry person, a strong feeling etc)

keep under control; moderate

to conquer (people)

overpower, defeat

to defeat (the usual word)

defeat soundly

moving, controlling a vehicle

moving, controlling a vehicle