(idiomatic, informal) To spoil one's plans or hope of success.

(Canada, US, slang, vulgar) To find fault with someone, to constantly criticise.

(slang, vulgar) To annoy someone.

(informal, idiomatic) to cause someone to become insane / (informal, idiomatic) to annoy or irritate / (informal, idiomatic) to cause to be infatuated

(idiomatic) To remain with or accompany someone, especially to make them feel more comfortable with a certain situation.

(idiomatic) Used to indicate agreement, as if one would have wanted to say what a previous speaker has said, without change or qualification

(slang, vulgar) To disappoint or discourage someone by ruining or criticising their plans or aspirations.

Alternative form of putty in someone's hands

Alternative form of putty in someone's hands

(idiomatic, of a person) One who is readily manipulated or controlled by another person; a puppet.