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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Contrary :: Contrary (a.) Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse; as, contrary winds..
Adverse :: Adverse (a.) Opposite.
Diametrical :: Diametrical (a.) As remote as possible, as if at the opposite end of a diameter; directly adverse..
Stricture :: Stricture (n.) A touch of adverse criticism; censure.
Anthorism :: Anthorism (n.) A description or definition contrary to that which is given by the adverse party.
Against :: Against (prep.) In opposition to, whether the opposition is of sentiment or of action; on the other side; counter to; in contrariety to; hence, adverse to; as, against reason; against law; to run a race against time..
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..
Object :: Object (v. t.) To offer in opposition as a criminal charge or by way of accusation or reproach; to adduce as an objection or adverse reason.
Opponent :: Opponent (a.) Situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse; antagonistic..
Disapproval :: Disapproval (n.) Disapprobation; dislike; censure; adverse judgment.
Adverseness :: Adverseness (n.) The quality or state of being adverse; opposition.
Storm :: Storm (n.) A heavy shower or fall, any adverse outburst of tumultuous force; violence..
Overthwart :: Overthwart (a.) Crossing in kind or disposition; perverse; adverse; opposing.
Overthwart :: Overthwart (n.) That which is overthwart; an adverse circumstance; opposition.
Adversely :: Adversely (adv.) In an adverse manner; inimically; unfortunately; contrariwise.
Discuss :: Discuss (v. t.) To examine in detail or by disputation; to reason upon by presenting favorable and adverse considerations; to debate; to sift; to investigate; to ventilate.
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..
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..
Tide :: Tide (n.) To work into or out of a river or harbor by drifting with the tide and anchoring when it becomes adverse.
Adversary :: Adversary (a.) Opposed; opposite; adverse; antagonistic.
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