Bad

verb

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trash - Damage or wreck

When Adam's parents were shocked that he and his friends had trashed their home while they were away on vacation.

adjective

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Bad / Disgusting

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macabre - Gruesome and horrifying, often involving death or injury — typically used to describe disturbing or morbid subjects.

She had a fascination with macabre stories about unsolved murders.

noun

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Bad / Unfriendly

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dissent - An act of expressing opposition or objection.

In a free and democartic country, public dissent is allowed, protected, and encouraged.

noun

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Bad / Bad

audio

stigma - A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person

In "The Scarlet Letter," Hester Prynne must deal with the stigma of having an out-of-wedlock child in a Puritan setting.

verb

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Bad / Pain

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bruise - To hurt someone emotionally or physically, leaving a lasting feeling of pain or vulnerability.

The teacher's harsh words bruised his self-esteem.

noun

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Bad / Disorganized

audio

smithereens - Small pieces

When he dropped the plate onto the floor, it shattered into smithereens.

verb

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Bad / Attack

audio

terrify - To cause somone to feel extreme fear

All kinds of dogs, even small ones, would terrify Scott, and he did everything he could to avoid them.

adjective

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Bad / Unhappy

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troubling - Causing worry, distress, or concern.

It’s troubling how quickly misinformation spreads online.

noun

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Bad / Dangerous

audio

plight - A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation

The plight of the jobless is slightly improved when they receive temporary unemployment benefits.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

audio

squelch - To inhibit or suppress

The press secretary firmly denied and squelched the false rumors about the president's policy.

noun

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Bad / Disgusting

audio

stench - A very bad smell

Eve covered her nose so she wouldn't have to smell the stench coming from the trash heap.

adjective

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Bad / Afraid

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horrified - Filled with horror or shock.

She was horrified when she saw the damage the fire had done to her home.