Bad

verb

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Bad / Dangerous

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burst - To suddenly break apart, spilling its contents, usually as a result of internal pressure.

The old rusted water main under the street burst, causing the road above to flood.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

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rascal - A mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child or man (typically used in an affectionate way)

Dennis the Menace was a famous rascal, using his childlike innocence to distract from his mischief.

adjective

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Bad / Powerless

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subservient - Willing to obey others unquestioningly; submissive.

Because he let others boss him around and treat him in a subservient manner, he really didn't enjoy life.

noun

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Bad / Attack

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renegade - A person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles

Benedict Arnold became an infamous renegade when he betrayed the Americans during the Revolutionary War.

noun

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Bad / Strange

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pervert - To corrupt or debase something, to alter or distort something from its original or intended meaning or course.

Parents have to monitor their kids' use of the internet, to make sure nothing is perverting their mind.

adjective

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Bad / Bad

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vile - Extremely unpleasant

Mr. Burns was a vile man who would harm anybody if it meant he could profit from it.

adjective

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Bad / Dangerous

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treacherous - Hazardous or extremely dangerous conditions.

The already dangerous road on the narrow mountain pass was made even more treacherous by the high incidences of rock falls.

noun

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Bad / Dislike

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acrimony - Showing feelings of anger and bitterness.

The former husband and wife were grateful that after their divorce they still were friends, and that there was no acrimony between them.

adjective

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Bad / Small

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sparse - Thinly dispersed or scattered

The desert mountains were dotted with sparse vegetation that managed to survive in the harsh climate.

verb

See noun

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Bad / Attack

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rampage - (especially of a large group of people) rush around in a violent and uncontrollable manner

The wild elephant rampaged through the town, knocking over motorcycles and cars.

noun

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Bad / Unhappy

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funk - A state of depression

Daryl was in a deep funk after losing his job and girlfriend in the same week.

verb

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Bad / Dishonest

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deceive - To mislead or trick someone, especially for personal gain.

Don’t try to deceive me — I know what really happened.