Bad

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Bad / Hostile

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divisive - Causing disagreement or hostility between people, tending to disrupt unity or harmony.

The election was fought over the deeply divisive issue of immigration, and people on either side of the issue can't see things from the other point of view.

verb

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Bad / Angry

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besmirch - To cause harm or damage to the reputation of someone or something

The police apologized after arresting Sally by mistake for shoplifting, but she felt that the rumors it caused left her reputation besmirched.

adjective

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Bad / Old

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doddering - Tremble or totter, typically because of old age

Hiram may have been a doddering old man, but his mind was much steadier than his body.

verb

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Bad / Disorganized

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fray - To wear out or unravel the edges of fabric or material through constant rubbing or use.

The cuffs of his old jacket began to fray from years of wear.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

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vie - To compete intensely with others for superiority or a desired goal.

During the World Cup, the best soccer teams vie for the championship title.

adjective

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Bad / Dirty

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gritty - A surface covered with dirt

Sam borrowed Al's tools to fix his car, and found them dirty and gritty, but also very useful.

verb

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Bad / War

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hijack - To unlawfully seize control of a vehicle, especially an aircraft, while in transit.

The pirates tried to hijack the cargo ship off the coast.

verb

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Bad / Hostile

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trivialize - To make something seem less important or serious than it really is.

It's important not to trivialize learning and understanding, because little that is meaningful can be accomplished without them.

verb

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Bad / Afraid

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gasp - Inhale suddenly with the mouth open, out of pain, fear or astonishment

Sherry gasped when she suddenly realized that she had lost her wallet with $500 and all her ID's and credit cards.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

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fib - A lie, typically an unimportant one

Jon told a little fib to his teacher about why he couldn't finish his homework and hoped she would believe him.

adjective

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Bad / Unhappy

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sniveling - Tending to cry or complain a lot in a way that annoys people

Hannah's mother was frequently embarrassed by her sniveling attitude which always brought unwanted attention.

noun

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Bad / Small

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snippet - A small piece or brief extract

Maya read a brief snippet of the book to see if it was enough to interest her.