Bad

adjective

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despicable - Deserving hatred and contempt

The fans of both football teams engaged in despicable behavior by assaulting each other.

noun

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Bad / Strange

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kluge - An ill-assorted collection of parts assembled to fulfill a particular purpose

Tim wasn't an expert, but he thought the kluge of wires on the floor didn't seem to serve a purpose.

adjective

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Bad / Weak

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shaky - Weak and unstable

The building was not well constructed, and after the earthquake, it had to be torn down because it was so shaky and dangerous.

adjective

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Bad / Powerless

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downtrodden - Oppressed or treated badly by people in power

The downtrodden homeless man tried to survive on the harsh streets of the city.

verb

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Bad / Afraid

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flee - To run away from a place or situation of danger

Jack had to flee for his life when the massive enemy army started chasing him.

noun

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Bad / Attack

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strife - Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict

Congressman Jones thought the town-hall audience would be friendly, but the people's angry statements and questions created an atmosphere of strife .

adjective

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Bad / Boring

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drab - Lacking brightness or interest; drearily dull

Tonya needed to hire a decorator to liven up her drab dining room.

noun

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Bad / War

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marauder - A person who roams around seeking to attack or steal from others

During the revolution, the people were more afraid of marauders than the rebellious or government forces.

adjective

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Bad / Disgusting

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clammy - Unpleasantly damp and sticky or slimy to touch

Ellie knew she made a bad impression when she offered Stan a clammy handshake.

noun

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Bad / Steal

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heist - A robbery

Putting on their masks and loading their guns, the bank robbers knew the heist was imminent.

verb

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Bad / Mistake

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overreach - To go beyond what is proper, reasonable, or safe—especially in power or ambition; to stretch too far and fail as a result.

The company overreached by expanding too quickly and ended up in debt.

verb

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rupture - The act of something breaking, splitting, or bursting open, often in a violent, sudden, or forceful manner.

When he fell, the impact of the fall caused his spleen to rupture, requiring immediate surgery.