Definition of adverse

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Adverse (v. t.) To oppose; to resist.

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Awkward :: Awkward (a.) Perverse; adverse; untoward.
Disapproval :: Disapproval (n.) Disapprobation; dislike; censure; adverse judgment.
Overthwart :: Overthwart (a.) Crossing in kind or disposition; perverse; adverse; opposing.
Storm :: Storm (n.) A heavy shower or fall, any adverse outburst of tumultuous force; violence..
Adverse :: Adverse (a.) Opposite.
Adverseness :: Adverseness (n.) The quality or state of being adverse; opposition.
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..
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.
Stricture :: Stricture (n.) A touch of adverse criticism; censure.
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..
Oppose :: Oppose (v. i.) To act adversely or in opposition; -- with against or to; as, a servant opposed against the act..
Adversary :: Adversary (a.) Opposed; opposite; adverse; antagonistic.
Overthwart :: Overthwart (n.) That which is overthwart; an adverse circumstance; opposition.
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.
Crossly :: Crossly (adv.) Athwart; adversely; unfortunately; peevishly; fretfully; with ill humor.
Quitclaim :: Quitclaim (v. t.) To release or relinquish a claim to; to release a claim to by deed, without covenants of warranty against adverse and paramount titles..
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..
Anthorism :: Anthorism (n.) A description or definition contrary to that which is given by the adverse party.
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