Bad

noun

See verb

1441 of 1582

Bad / War

audio

blitz - An intensive or sudden military attack

Troops frequently prepare for various maneuvers such as an overwhelming blitz.

noun

1442 of 1582

Bad / Nervous

Url audio

tenterhooks - Waiting nervously for something to happen.

After the weeklong trial, we were on tenterhooks waiting for the jury to give its verdict.

adjective

1443 of 1582

Bad / Unhappy

Url audio

morose - Sullen, gloomy, or depressed in mood.

After hearing the bad news, he became morose and withdrawn for days.

noun

1444 of 1582

Bad / Dirty

audio

blotch - An irregular patch or unsightly mark on a surface, typically the skin

A reddish blotch on the skin may require consulting a dermatologist.

verb

1445 of 1582

Bad / Dangerous

Url audio

blast - To explode or destroy something or someone with explosives, or to break through or hit something with a similar, very strong force

While building the tunnel through the mountain, the construction crew blasted its way day by day until it was finished.

verb

1446 of 1582

Bad / Aggressive

Url audio

dominate - To have control or power over something or someone; to be much stronger, more successful, or more influential.

When Abigail felt someone was trying to dominate her, she closed her ears and ignored what they were saying.

adjective

1447 of 1582

Bad / Pain

Url audio

agonizing - Something that causes great physical or mental pain.

After she took the final exam, it was agonizing to her that for a whole week she wouldn't find out the results.

verb

1448 of 1582

Bad / Attack

audio

scorch - To burn the surface of something with flame or heat

Nancy couldn't walk barefoot outside because the summer heat had scorched the pavement.

verb

1449 of 1582

Bad / Dangerous

Url audio

unleash - To release something powerful or intense, especially something that has been held back; to set free or allow something to happen without restriction.

The storm unleashed heavy rains and strong winds across the region.

noun

See verb

1450 of 1582

Bad / Hurt

Url audio

bruise - A dark mark on the skin caused by injury or damage.

He fell off his bike and got a bruise on his arm.

adjective

1451 of 1582

Bad / Disorganized

audio

dissipated - Spending too much time on physical pleasures that are not good for your health.

After taking drugs during his college years, Mike was too disappated to get a good job.

verb

1452 of 1582

Bad / Mistake

audio

fritter - To waste or squander time, money or resources.

My father told me I would prosper if I don't fritter away my time and money because they are equally precious.