call on (an authority or god/goddess) for inspiration or support

wear off or die down

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof

completely unordered and unpredictable and confusing

make less visible or unclear

laugh at with contempt and derision

deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

make (someone) agitated or confused.

combine two or more ideas into one

give a smothered laugh; a snigger