Bad

verb

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Bad / Hurt

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thrash - To beat a person or animal repeatedly and violently

After Steve insulted his wife, Owen thrashed him until he apologized.

adjective

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Bad / Unfriendly

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critical - Expressing disapproval or judgment about something.

The father was always critical of his son's behavior, never saying anything positive, and that did not have a good effect on their relationship.

verb

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Bad / Dishonest

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downplay - To make something seem less important than it really is.

The government downplayed the water crisis, but when the water levels fell too much, they told people to try to use less water.

verb

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Bad / Attack

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obliterate - To destroy (something) completely so that nothing is left

The devastating tornado obliterated the small town until nothing was left standing.

adjective

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Bad / Strange

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stark - A difference that is extremely apparent when two things are compared with each other

The difference in electricity usage in South Korea versus North Korea paints a stark contrast when comparing the two countries.

adjective

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Bad / Stupid

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misguided - Having or showing faulty judgment or reasoning.

She shouted at him, 'If you think you can get me to marry you by controlling me, then you are terribly misguided.'

adjective

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Bad / Confused

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shellshocked - Being confused and disorientd because of a sudden alarming and frightening experience.

When he found out that he had lost 90% of his money when the stock he had invested in had crashed, he was shellshocked.

verb

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Bad / War

audio

bombard - To attack (a place or person) continuously with bombs, shells, or other missiles

The navy bombarded the enemy with cannon fire in order to overwhelm them quickly.

adjective

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Bad / Strange

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freak - very unusual and unexpected

We were driving in the country, and an unexpected and freak tornado went right past our car.

verb

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Bad / Powerless

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scrounge - Seek to obtain (something, typically food or money) at the expense or through the generosity of others or by stealth

As a homeless person, Colin had to scrounge enough money from strangers in order to afford a decent meal.

adjective

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Bad / Hostile

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surly - Bad-tempered and unfriendly

Penny's friendly nature was no match for the surly interviewer who never smiled back.

adjective

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Bad / Strange

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outlandish - Foreign or unfamiliar, especially in a way that seems odd or eccentric.

Her theory sounded so outlandish that no one took it seriously—until it was proven correct.