Bad

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shackles - A device, such as a chain or cuff, designed to physically limit or control a person or thing's movement.

Shackles were placed on the prisoner's feet so that he would not be able to run away and escape.

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Bad / Afraid

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intimidating - Causing fear, hesitancy, and anxiety

His first day on the job as an accountant in the corporation with 50,000 employees, was intimidating - but he tried his best to be strong and brave.

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Bad / Dishonest

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culprit - A person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed

After a long foot chase through downtown, the police officer finally arrested the culprit.

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Bad / Pain

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agonizing - Something that causes great physical or mental pain.

After she took the final exam, it was agonizing to her that for a whole week she wouldn't find out the results.

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Bad / Disgusting

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dingy - Gloomy and drab

The paint-chipped and depressing room was too dingy to live in.

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Bad / Disgusting

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profane - Not respectful of others beliefs and standards, often by using vulgar language or disrespectful actions.

The comedian was criticized for making profane jokes that offended many members of the audience.

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Bad / Weak

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undoing - The process through which something falls apart or is ruined

The scandal led to the politician’s complete undoing in the public eye

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Bad / Attack

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undermine - To gradually weaken the authority or ability of a person or organization

The polarization and infighting of the members of Congress threatened to undermine its ability to pass meaningful legislation.

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Bad / Delay

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stagnate - Cease developing; become inactive or dull

The stagnating economy had left workers nervous about keeping their jobs.

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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grimace - To make an an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement

The soccer player grimaced as he fell to the ground in pain.

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Bad / Nervous

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feverishly - In a highly excited or frantic manner, often due to intense emotion or urgency.

He searched feverishly through his bag, trying to find his lost passport.

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Bad / Aggressive

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impudent - Rude and not showing respect

The teacher threw Barry out of the classroom because of his impudent, disrespectful behaviour.