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adverse

/&/d'v/[@]/rs/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Acting against, or in a contrary direction; opposed; contrary; opposite; conflicting; as, <i>adverse</i> winds; an <i>adverse</i> party; a spirit <i>adverse</i> to distinctions of caste.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. contrary to your interests or welfare

    adj.all

    Examples
    Adverse circumstances.
    Synonyms inauspicious untoward

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. in an opposing direction

    adj.all

    Examples
    Adverse currents.
    Synonyms contrary

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. To oppose; to resist.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

adverbiallyadversariaadversariousadversaryadversativeadversative conjunctionadverse opinionadverse witnessadverselyadversenessadversifoliateadversion

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