Bad

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Bad / Disgusting

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gross - Referring to something large, excessive, or extreme, often in an unpleasant or unattractive way.

His gross and disgusting behavior and speech at the party made everyone distance themselves from him.

verb

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Bad / War

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massacre - Killing a lot of people

When the Mongols put down a rebellion, they massacred all the people who rebelled.

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Bad / Angry

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lambaste - To criticize someone or something harshly

Before he was fired for his poor performance, Frank was lambasted by his boss in front of his coworkers.

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Bad / Weak

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scrawny - (of a person or animal) unattractively thin and bony

Jon was too scrawny to be on the wrestling team, so he had to watch them from the sidelines.

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Bad / Bad

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dreary - Dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing

The dreary sky cast the earth in darkness, the sun nowhere in sight.

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Bad / Attack

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infest - The way that insects and bugs multiply and cause disease and destruction

The foundation of the house was shaky because it was infested with termites

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Bad / Attack

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treachery - A violation of allegiance, faith, or confidence; an act of deliberate betrayal.

Shakespeare often describes how royalty is overthrown by acts of treachery.

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Bad / Disorganized

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dicey - Risky or dangerous; uncertain.

It’s a bit dicey to invest in that startup—it hasn’t proven itself yet.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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poke - To prod or push something with a finger, stick, or other pointed object, often in a light or playful manner.

He poked the stick into the fire to watch the flames flare up.

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Bad / Aggressive

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entrap - To trick or deceive someone or something, where it's difficult for them to escape.

Internet schemes entrap people and companies who lose about $10 trillion dollars a year, making it the 3rd largest economy after the US and China.

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Bad / Unhappy

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pout - To push one's lips or one's bottom lip forward as an expression of displeasure or annoyance.

When Kate's parents told her they didn't have time to go to the circus, she pouted.

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Bad / Delay

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interminable - Endless (often used hyperbolically)

Victor dreaded going to the DMV, knowing he would spend an interminable amount of time there.