MISADJUSTS Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

misadjusts

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present tense third-person singular of misadjust

as in damages

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The article argues this move severely damages American soccer's integrity and global reputation.

— Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Most notably, those who switched faced a 24% higher risk of developing diabetic retinopathy, a condition that damages the blood vessels in the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026

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That sounds simple, but leaders who are highly activated are often the least accurate at assessing their own state—the same activation that impairs judgment also impairs the ability to perceive that judgment is impaired.

— Joy Nissen, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
The chronic disease, which impairs the body’s ability to properly regulate blood sugar, contributed to 94,445 deaths that year.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

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Advertisement Losing your leading World Cup goalscorer hurts, especially against a Belgian side that, despite its shaky moments at this tournament, is still stocked with talent.

— Sean Gregory, Time, 2 July 2026
The practice is anti-competitive and hurts consumers, antitrust experts say.

— Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of hurts

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Alcohol Drinking alcohol often or in large amounts produces toxins, causes oxidative stress, and harms your gut and liver, triggering inflammation.

— Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 6 July 2026
Critics say that the Jones Act harms the shipbuilding industry itself, in that American shipyards are shielded from international competition via its enactment, thus further inflating construction costs.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 2 July 2026

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