Definition of adverse

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

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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..
Diametrical :: Diametrical (a.) As remote as possible, as if at the opposite end of a diameter; directly adverse..
Oppositely :: Oppositely (adv.) In a situation to face each other; in an opposite manner or direction; adversely.
Adverse :: Adverse (v. t.) To oppose; to resist.
Overthwart :: Overthwart (a.) Crossing in kind or disposition; perverse; adverse; opposing.
Nolition :: Nolition (n.) Adverse action of will; unwillingness; -- opposed to volition.
Contrary :: Contrary (a.) Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse; as, contrary winds..
Unfavorable :: Unfavorable (a.) Not favorable; not propitious; adverse; contrary; discouraging.
Stricture :: Stricture (n.) A touch of adverse criticism; censure.
Adverse :: Adverse (a.) In hostile opposition to; unfavorable; unpropitious; contrary to one's wishes; unfortunate; calamitous; afflictive; hurtful; as, adverse fates, adverse circumstances, things adverse..
Inimical :: Inimical (a.) Opposed in tendency, influence, or effects; antagonistic; inconsistent; incompatible; adverse; repugnant..
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.
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..
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..
Disaster :: Disaster (n.) An adverse or unfortunate event, esp. a sudden and extraordinary misfortune; a calamity; a serious mishap..
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..
Oppose :: Oppose (v. i.) To act adversely or in opposition; -- with against or to; as, a servant opposed against the act..
Awkward :: Awkward (a.) Perverse; adverse; untoward.
Antipathous :: Antipathous (a.) Having a natural contrariety; adverse; antipathetic.
Disapproval :: Disapproval (n.) Disapprobation; dislike; censure; adverse judgment.
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