LEVELING

To adjust so as to make as flat or perpendicular to the ground as possible.

Example: "You can level the table by turning the pads that screw into the feet."

To destroy by reducing to ground level; to raze.

Example: "The hurricane leveled the forest."

To progress to the next level.

Example: "I levelled after defeating the dragon."

To aim or direct (a weapon, a stare, an accusation, etc).

Example: "He levelled an accusation of fraud at the directors.  the hunter levels the gun before taking a shot."

To direct or impose (a penalty, fine, etc) at or upon (someone).

To make the score of a game equal.

To bring to a common level or plane, in respect of rank, condition, character, privilege, etc.

Example: "To level all the ranks and conditions of men"

To adjust or adapt to a certain level.

Example: "To level remarks to the capacity of children"

(usually with "with") to speak honestly and openly with.