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adverse

Main Entry:: ad·verse
Pronunciation:: \ad-ˈvərs, ˈad-ˌ\
Function:: adjective
Etymology:: Middle English, from Anglo-French advers, from Latin adversus, past participle of advertere
Date:: 14th century

1: acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile <hindered by adverse winds>2 a: opposed to one's interests <an adverse verdict> <heard testimony adverse to their position>; especially : unfavorable <adverse criticism> b: causing harm : harmful <adverse drug effects>3archaic : opposite in position

— ad·verse·ly adverb

— ad·verse·ness noun

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