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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Animadversion :: Animadversion (n.) Remarks by way of criticism and usually of censure; adverse criticism; reproof; blame.
Crossly :: Crossly (adv.) Athwart; adversely; unfortunately; peevishly; fretfully; with ill humor.
Counter :: Counter (a.) Contrary; opposite; contrasted; opposed; adverse; antagonistic; as, a counter current; a counter revolution; a counter poison; a counter agent; counter fugue..
Tide :: Tide (n.) To work into or out of a river or harbor by drifting with the tide and anchoring when it becomes adverse.
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..
Diametrical :: Diametrical (a.) As remote as possible, as if at the opposite end of a diameter; directly adverse..
Adverse :: Adverse (a.) Opposite.
Antipathous :: Antipathous (a.) Having a natural contrariety; adverse; antipathetic.
Adversary :: Adversary (a.) Opposed; opposite; adverse; antagonistic.
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.
Disaster :: Disaster (n.) An adverse or unfortunate event, esp. a sudden and extraordinary misfortune; a calamity; a serious mishap..
Inimical :: Inimical (a.) Opposed in tendency, influence, or effects; antagonistic; inconsistent; incompatible; adverse; repugnant..
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..
Adverse :: Adverse (v. t.) To oppose; to resist.
Nolition :: Nolition (n.) Adverse action of will; unwillingness; -- opposed to volition.
Cross :: Cross (a.) Not accordant with what is wished or expected; interrupting; adverse; contrary; thwarting; perverse.
Unfavorable :: Unfavorable (a.) Not favorable; not propitious; adverse; contrary; discouraging.
Awkward :: Awkward (a.) Perverse; adverse; untoward.
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..
Oppose :: Oppose (v. i.) To act adversely or in opposition; -- with against or to; as, a servant opposed against the act..
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