ferret - To search out, discover, and bring to light through persistent and determined investigation

sidestep - To deliberately avoid or divert attention from a certain subject, often to avoid dealing with it.

curtail - To stop, reduce or limit something.

tug - To pull with a lot of force

scrounge - Seek to obtain (something, typically food or money) at the expense or through the generosity of others or by stealth

drool - To drop saliva uncontrollably from one's mouth.

stun - To knock unconscious, or to be put into a dazed or semiconscious state

prod - To persuade or try to persuade (someone) to do something

cram - To completely fill (a place or container) to the point that it appears to be overflowing.

subside - To become less intense, violent, or severe; to gradually decrease and go down to a lower level.

refurbish - To clean, repair, or renovate something, such as furniture or rooms, in order to make them look new or improve their functionality.

heckle - To interrupt (a public speaker) with derisive or aggressive comments or abuse