be defeated

be uprooted, be separated, be out of joint

be paralysed, be unnerved, (back) to become stiff or to be sprained

pull out

eradication, extermination, pulling up, plucking up, extirpation, uprooting

grip one by the waist

break the back

get ready (esp. for travel or some difficult task)

a leather belt

the act of undoing belt or taking off uniform, the act of relaxing (of army, etc.)

slander, backbiting, persecution

waist-deep, up to the waist

encourage