Bad

verb

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Bad / Hurt

gawk - To stare at someone in an rude and unbelieving way

Linda and her friends couldn't help but gawk at their favorite movie star when she arrived at the movie opening.

noun

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Bad / Small

chink - A narrow opening or crack, typically one that admits light

From inside the cave, a narrow chink appeared that allowed a view of the outside.

verb

See noun

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Bad / Unfriendly

hassle - To harass; pester

The irritating salesman would always hassle Carmen when she was at home, and wouldn't leave even if she insisted on it.

noun

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Bad / War

Url

arsenal - A collection or supply of weapons or tools used for a specific purpose.

The country kept a large arsenal of all kinds of weapons ready in case of war.

adjective

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Bad / Hurt

Url

lethal - Capable of causing death; deadly or fatal.

The venom of that snake is so lethal that one bite can be fatal.

adjective

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Bad / Unhappy

somber - Oppressively solemn or sober in mood; grave

President Obama's somber look indicated he had bad news to tell the nation.

verb

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Bad / Hurt

pummel - To continuously hit something or someone with the fist(s).

After a very stressful day at work, Adam decided to pummel the punching bag at the gym, to vent his frustration.

verb

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Bad / Dishonest

Url

obfuscate - To make something less clear and harder to understand, especially if done deliberately.

The criminal's testimony at the trial tried to obfuscate and cover up his connection to the crime.

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 / Steal

filch - To pilfer or steal (something, especially a thing of small value) in a casual way

In some states, filching something as small as a pack of gum can lead to being arrested.

verb

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Bad / Delay

Url

defuse - To reduce the tension or danger in a difficult situation.

The mediator worked hard to defuse the conflict and tension between the two sides that were trying to negotiate an agreement.

adjective

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Bad / Uncomfortable

Url

achy - Experiencing a dull, persistent pain in the body, often due to illness or tiredness.

The construction worker's achy muscles were a sign that he needed a vacation.