verb
(transitive) To cause great offense to (someone).
(transitive, archaic) To reproach.
(transitive, archaic) To disgrace.
(transitive, archaic) To libel.
verb
(nautical) To reduce the area and efficiency of a sail by expedient means (e.g. slacking the peak and tricing up the tack) without properly reefing, thus slowing boat speed.