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adverse
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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