Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: To apply torsion along the length of the arm of (a person). / (figuratively) To coerce, force, or cajole.

To slap someone's hand in greeting or celebration.

(transitive, informal) To cause someone to feel pride, admiration, or satisfaction. / (transitive, dated) To treat someone extremely well; to honor with a generous contribution.

To express an emotion, belief, or stance overtly and make it an important part of one's public life.

(idiomatic) To offend or emotionally hurt someone.

(Canada, US, idiomatic) To make preparations or take precautions to ensure that a person is not blamed or punished for his or her conduct.

(idiomatic) To suddenly and sharply rebuke or insult a person, especially in response to a harmless remark.

(idiomatic) To make a person very angry or frustrated; to infuriate.

(idiomatic) To astonish someone, to flabbergast someone.

(idiomatic) To make a painful situation even worse (even with the best of intentions).