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Contrary :: Contrary (a.) Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse; as, contrary winds..

Disaster :: Disaster (n.) An adverse or unfortunate event, esp. a sudden and extraordinary misfortune; a calamity; a serious mishap..

Alien :: Alien (a.) Wholly different in nature; foreign; adverse; inconsistent (with); incongruous; -- followed by from or sometimes by to; as, principles alien from our religion..

Inimical :: Inimical (a.) Opposed in tendency, influence, or effects; antagonistic; inconsistent; incompatible; adverse; repugnant..

Adversely :: Adversely (adv.) In an adverse manner; inimically; unfortunately; contrariwise.

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..

Unfavorable :: Unfavorable (a.) Not favorable; not propitious; adverse; contrary; discouraging.

Diametrical :: Diametrical (a.) As remote as possible, as if at the opposite end of a diameter; directly adverse..

Overthwart :: Overthwart (a.) Crossing in kind or disposition; perverse; adverse; opposing.

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..

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.

Anthorism :: Anthorism (n.) A description or definition contrary to that which is given by the adverse party.

Oppose :: Oppose (v. i.) To act adversely or in opposition; -- with against or to; as, a servant opposed against the act..

Counter :: Counter (a.) Contrary; opposite; contrasted; opposed; adverse; antagonistic; as, a counter current; a counter revolution; a counter poison; a counter agent; counter fugue..

Overthwart :: Overthwart (n.) That which is overthwart; an adverse circumstance; opposition.

Opponent :: Opponent (a.) Situated in front; opposite; hence, opposing; adverse; antagonistic..

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..

Antipathous :: Antipathous (a.) Having a natural contrariety; adverse; antipathetic.

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