adverse
11 points
English
7 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #22,749
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
adjective
in an opposing direction
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ædvˈɝːs/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Synonyms
in an opposing direction
contrary to your interests or welfare
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
worsenursecursepursereverseverserehearsedispersediverseperversehearsereimburseimmerseinversecoerceaverse
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “Another word for contrary” gen-syn
- “in an opposing direction” wn-def
- “To oppose; to resist. Gower.” web-def