Bad

verb

1405 of 1517

Bad / Aggressive

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allege - To claim or assert something to be true without proof, often in a legal context.

He is alleged to have lied under oath during the trial.

adjective

1406 of 1517

Bad / Attack

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bloodthirsty - Eager to see or take part in violence and killing; murderous and cruel.

Though Stalin killed up to 20 million people, it's pbobably not because he was bloodthirsty, but because he was misguided, paranoid, and a bit crazy.

noun

See verb

1407 of 1517

Bad / Disgusting

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belch - The loud noise that comes from gas exiting the stomach through the mouth, usually after eating.

In the middle ages, it was considered good manners to belch after eating a meal at a host’s house.

verb

See noun

1408 of 1517

Bad / Disorganized

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clamor - To shout loudly and insistently.

For several minutes at the end of the concert, the fans clamored for the band to play one more song.

noun

1409 of 1517

Bad / Dishonest

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extortion - The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.

The mafia would go to a store, and say "We will make sure your store doesn't burn down if you give us money every month", in an obvious act of extortion.

verb

1410 of 1517

Bad / Attack

audio

mutilate - To damage something severely

The grizzly bear not only killed Alan's dog, but mutilated its body beyond recognition.

adjective

1411 of 1517

Bad / Weak

audio

depleted - When resources and energy are used up and emptied.

After a week lost in the enormous forest, Bill found this energy - and possibly his hope - was almost depleted.

noun

1412 of 1517

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.

noun

1413 of 1517

Bad / Unhappy

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sorrow - A feeling of deep sadness or grief, especially caused by loss or disappointment.

He felt great sorrow after the passing of his grandmother.

noun

1414 of 1517

Bad / Stupid

audio

hick - A person who lives in the country, regarded as being unintelligent or provincial

With his overalls and water jug by his side, Jeremiah looked like a stereotypical hick, but he actually knew a lot about farming and predicting the weather.

adjective

1415 of 1517

Bad / Small

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measly - Contemptibly small or few

Considering how expensive the meal was, Nick was angry about the measly amount of food he was given.

adjective

1416 of 1517

Bad / Old

audio

clunky - Awkwardly solid, heavy, and outdated

Jerome's car was clunky and unappealing, but he still decided to keep driving it because he couldn't afford a newer car.