A strip of metal, wood, or stone forming the bottom of a door, must be crossed to enter a room or house.

pierce, point, prick

To influence, cause a change in, or have an impact on.

To cause to begin, start, originate.

To exclude or shun.

Love for, or loyalty to, one's country.

To urge, advise, or incite with great seriousness.

Something that happens because of something else.

To add details to something; to explain more fully.

To persuade, or pressure a person to do something by using threats, intimidation, or the like.