Godan verb with 'gu' ending, Transitive verb
to chip (off); to shave off; to slice off; to cut off
雨のために彼らは気力をそがれた。The rain dampened their spirits. to sharpen
to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce; to diminish; to weaken; to spoil
Usually written using kana alone
Also written 殺ぐ【そぐ】