words to be proved wrong or false

arrange a marriage

Mock

one who does not repay debts, dishonest person, liar

to speak ill of, to tell tales (of), to misrepresent, calumniate, backbite

engage a person in conversation

be impressed by someone's words

to feel, or be impressed by, one's words, to be offended

words to ring true, look credible

tart or harsh words

baste, tack

initiate a discussion on something

close or shut the door

infect something

create a hindrance, hinder, impede