Definition of adverse

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Adverse (a.) In hostile opposition to; unfavorable; unpropitious; contrary to one's wishes; unfortunate; calamitous; afflictive; hurtful; as, adverse fates, adverse circumstances, things adverse..

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Diametrical :: Diametrical (a.) As remote as possible, as if at the opposite end of a diameter; directly adverse..
Adversary :: Adversary (a.) Opposed; opposite; adverse; antagonistic.
Adverse :: Adverse (v. t.) To oppose; to resist.
Counter :: Counter (a.) Contrary; opposite; contrasted; opposed; adverse; antagonistic; as, a counter current; a counter revolution; a counter poison; a counter agent; counter fugue..
Disapproval :: Disapproval (n.) Disapprobation; dislike; censure; adverse judgment.
Adverse :: Adverse (a.) Opposite.
Buffet :: Buffet (v. i.) A blow from any source, or that which affects like a blow, as the violence of winds or waves; a stroke; an adverse action; an affliction; a trial; adversity..
Tide :: Tide (n.) To work into or out of a river or harbor by drifting with the tide and anchoring when it becomes adverse.
Storm :: Storm (n.) A heavy shower or fall, any adverse outburst of tumultuous force; violence..
Objection :: Objection (n.) That which is, or may be, presented in opposition; an adverse reason or argument; a reason for objecting; obstacle; impediment; as, I have no objection to going; unreasonable objections..
Oppositely :: Oppositely (adv.) In a situation to face each other; in an opposite manner or direction; adversely.
Interpleader :: Interpleader (n.) A proceeding devised to enable a person, of whom the same debt, duty, or thing is claimed adversely by two or more parties, to compel them to litigate the right or title between themselves, and thereby to relieve himself from the suits which they might otherwise bring against him..
Adversely :: Adversely (adv.) In an adverse manner; inimically; unfortunately; contrariwise.
Nolition :: Nolition (n.) Adverse action of will; unwillingness; -- opposed to volition.
Disaster :: Disaster (n.) An adverse or unfortunate event, esp. a sudden and extraordinary misfortune; a calamity; a serious mishap..
Judge :: "Judge (a.) To assume the right to pass judgment on another; to sit in judgment or commendation; to criticise or pass adverse judgment upon others. See Judge, v. t., 3..
Overthwart :: Overthwart (a.) Crossing in kind or disposition; perverse; adverse; opposing.
Opponent :: Opponent (a.) Situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse; antagonistic..
Crossly :: Crossly (adv.) Athwart; adversely; unfortunately; peevishly; fretfully; with ill humor.
Inimical :: Inimical (a.) Opposed in tendency, influence, or effects; antagonistic; inconsistent; incompatible; adverse; repugnant..
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