Bad

verb

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Bad / Hostile

scowl - To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way

Sam scowled at his boss when he was told he was being fired, but he had enough self control not to be physical.

noun

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Bad / War

Url

conquest - The subjugation and assumption of control of a place or people by use of military force.

This map shows the size of the conquest of Alexander the Great.

verb

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Bad / Small

skimp - To expend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary in an attempt to economize

When Dana saw the pizza only had tomato sauce and pepperoni, she knew the chef had skimped on the cheese.

noun

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Bad / Aggressive

henchman - A faithful follower or political supporter, especially one prepared to engage in crime or dishonest practices.

Whenever Tony Soprano needed to attack his enemies, he would send a henchman like Paulie Walnuts to take care of business.

adjective

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Bad / Small

measly - Contemptibly small or few

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

verb

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Bad / Attack

devastate - To destroy something completely

The plague of locusts totally devastated the field of grain.

noun

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Bad / Unfriendly

Url

spoilsport - Someone who refuses to participate in enjoyable activities, often dampening the mood of others.

He acted like a spoilsport by constantly complaining at the party that he didn't like the food.

noun

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Bad / Bad

quagmire - A soft boggy area of land that gives way underfoot

After the thunderstorm, the troops had to watch their step to avoid sinking into the quagmire of mud underneath them.

adjective

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Bad / Pain

impoverished - Very poor.

We can hardly imagine how impoverished the average person was during the Middle Ages.

noun

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Bad / Powerless

Url

pushover - Someone who lacks the ability or inclination to resist, stand firm, or assert themselves.

He thought she would be a pushover in negotiations, but she surprised him with her firm stance and clear boundaries.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

Url

scandalous - Describing something that is morally or legally wrong and causes a great deal of gossip or anger in society.

His scandalous 'borrowing of campaign money' became the subject of intense media scrutiny, leading to his resignation.

noun

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Bad / War

Url

fortress - A large, strong building or group of buildings that can be defended from attack

After the major battle, the army rested in the fortress on the top of the mountain.