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Bad / Aggressive

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oppressive - Unjustly harsh or tyrannical, especially in the use of power or control.

The regime was known for its oppressive laws that silenced dissent, so crowds that gathered risked the army breaking it up.

adjective

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Bad / Disgusting

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obscene - Offensive, rude, or shocking, often in a sexual context

The stream of obscene words that flowed from Allen's mouth shocked everyone.

noun

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Bad / Dangerous

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outbreak - A sudden start or increase of something harmful, especially a disease or conflict.

The outbreak of the flu led to school closures across the region.

verb

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Good / Energy

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overdo - To do something in a way that is too extreme

He wanted to impress his date, but he also knew that he should be cool and not overdo it.

verb

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Bad / Aggressive

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oppress - To rule people in a way that takes advantage of them politically and economically.

During the age of imperialism, the wealthy countries invaded and oppressed countries in Africa and Asia.

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.

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Bad / Angry

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outcry - A strong expression of anger and disapproval about something

When the governor raised real estate taxes by a large amount after promissing not to, there was an outcry of protest by the public and the press.

adjective

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Good / Beautiful

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ornate - Heavily decorated with complex patterns or intricate details; elaborate in style, especially in language, art, or design.

The palace was filled with ornate furniture and golden chandeliers.

noun

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Good / Energy

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oomph - Feelings of energy and enthusiasm

Woody may have been an elderly man with a walker, but he displayed surprising oomph when he danced to the music.

adjective

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Bad / Disgusting

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odious - Extremely unpleasant; repulsive.

Mary felt that cleaning the bathroom was a particularly odious task.

adjective

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Bad / Unfriendly

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offensive - Unpleasant or disgusting, especially in smell, behavior, or language.

The garbage gave off an offensive odor that filled the entire alleyway.

verb

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Good / New

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overhaul - To change a system, process, or organization in a major way.

The company decided to overhaul its outdated website design.