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verb:  (boxing) To hit with a boxing glove.
verb:  (chiefly in the negative) To physically touch, especially in a way that causes hurt.
verb:  (by extension) To harm (someone's) reputation, to make an accusation stick.
verb:  To match, to provide with meaningful competition or be able to handle.

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