Definition of adverse

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Adverse (a.) Acting against, or in a contrary direction; opposed; contrary; opposite; conflicting; as, adverse winds; an adverse party; a spirit adverse to distinctions of caste..

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Stricture :: Stricture (n.) A touch of adverse criticism; censure.
Overthwart :: Overthwart (n.) That which is overthwart; an adverse circumstance; opposition.
Nolition :: Nolition (n.) Adverse action of will; unwillingness; -- opposed to volition.
Animadversion :: Animadversion (n.) Remarks by way of criticism and usually of censure; adverse criticism; reproof; blame.
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..
Opponent :: Opponent (a.) Situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse; antagonistic..
Diametrical :: Diametrical (a.) As remote as possible, as if at the opposite end of a diameter; directly adverse..
Adverse :: Adverse (v. t.) To oppose; to resist.
Adverse :: Adverse (a.) Acting against, or in a contrary direction; opposed; contrary; opposite; conflicting; as, adverse winds; an adverse party; a spirit adverse to distinctions of caste..
Cross :: Cross (a.) Not accordant with what is wished or expected; interrupting; adverse; contrary; thwarting; perverse.
Antipathous :: Antipathous (a.) Having a natural contrariety; adverse; antipathetic.
Unfavorable :: Unfavorable (a.) Not favorable; not propitious; adverse; contrary; discouraging.
Prejudice :: Prejudice (n.) An opinion or judgment formed without due examination; prejudgment; a leaning toward one side of a question from other considerations than those belonging to it; an unreasonable predilection for, or objection against, anything; especially, an opinion or leaning adverse to anything, without just grounds, or before sufficient knowledge..
Oppositely :: Oppositely (adv.) In a situation to face each other; in an opposite manner or direction; adversely.
Oppose :: Oppose (v. i.) To act adversely or in opposition; -- with against or to; as, a servant opposed against the act..
Adversely :: Adversely (adv.) In an adverse manner; inimically; unfortunately; contrariwise.
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..
Adverseness :: Adverseness (n.) The quality or state of being adverse; opposition.
Anthorism :: Anthorism (n.) A description or definition contrary to that which is given by the adverse party.
Adversary :: Adversary (a.) Opposed; opposite; adverse; antagonistic.
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