MISADJUST Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

misadjust

verb

Definition of misadjust

as in to impair

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The complete assembly weighs just enough for the Madagascar hissing cockroach, a species favored for cyborg research because of its large size, robustness, and wingless body, to carry without significantly impairing its movement.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
Noise from a data center in Dowagiac, Michigan, has prompted a class-action lawsuit, with residents saying the noise is impairing their lives.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Definition of impair

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Electrical generation units were damaged in the attack, Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said in a statement.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
The city of La Guaira has borne the brunt of the devastation, though the capital city of Caracas has also seen buildings damaged and evacuated by the hundreds and essential services knocked out.

— Cristina Guevara, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

Definition of damage

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According to PetMD, chewing is healthy as long as a cat is not harming itself.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
On Monday, Bonta’s office filed a motion to relate the case to a lawsuit filed in April by Paramount+ subscribers who alleged that the merger would harm competition and drive up prices.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 July 2026

Definition of harm

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One piece of mail from the United Democracy Project quotes comments from Twitch streamer and El-Sayed fan Hasan Piker, such as a dark joke about 9/11, that Third Way tried to use months ago to hurt the progressive.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 15 July 2026
Hasek said the removal of services at the store would hurt the community.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Definition of hurt

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Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken from the court on stretcher Monday night after appearing to injure his side on a drive to the basket in an NBA Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
With Isak returning late from the World Cup and Hugo Ekitike injured, Danns has the ideal opportunity to put himself in Iraola’s thoughts.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026

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