dredge - To clean out the bed of (a harbor, river, or other area of water) by scooping out mud, weeds, and rubbish with a dredge

terrify - To cause somone to feel extreme fear

defuse - To reduce the tension or danger in a difficult situation.

crinkle - To form small creases or wrinkles in the surface of something, especially the skin of the face as the result of a facial expression

malign - To speak harmful untruths about someone – to slander or defame, showing illwill.

demystify - To make something easier to understand

purify - To refine or clarify something to make it more genuine, perfect, or pure

shatter - To break or cause to break suddenly and violently into pieces

divert - To change the direction or course of something.

linger - To stay in a place longer than necessary, typically because of a reluctance to leave

sift - To put a fine, loose, or powdery substance through a sieve so as to remove lumps or large particles

fidget - To make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience