Bad

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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hiccup - An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm, resulting in a sudden, brief sound caused by a quick intake of air, often followed by a noticeable "hic" sound.

A girl in the class couldn't stop her hiccups, and the other kids in the class couldn't stop laughing.

adjective

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Bad / Boring

drab - Lacking brightness or interest; drearily dull

Tonya needed to hire a decorator to liven up her drab dining room.

adjective

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Bad / Weak

frail - (of a person) weak and delicate

The strongest marriages last even when one spouse is in frail health.

adjective

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Bad / Angry

irate - Angry and displeased

When Max was waiting in a car lane and he saw cars cut in, it made him irate.

verb

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Bad / Hostile

sully - To damage the purity or integrity of something; to defile.

Martha spread rumors about Anne, and even though it came out later that the rumors were false, the damage had been done and Anne's reputation was sullied.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

charade - An act or event that is clearly false

Bill told Samantha that he wanted to get married, but she suspected that he didn't mean it, and that the dating was just a charade.

verb

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Bad / Hurt

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bruise - To hurt someone emotionally or physically, leaving a lasting feeling of pain or vulnerability.

The teacher's harsh words bruised his self-esteem.

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Bad / Dangerous

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crack - To break or cause to break without complete separation of parts, often with a sharp sound.

She cracked the mug when she accidentally dropped it.

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Bad / Dangerous

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shock - To cause someone to feel surprised and upset.

He was shocked when he saw that his bank account was negative..

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Bad / Dishonest

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villain - A person who is considered wicked, cruel, or criminal; someone blamed for causing a particular problem or harm.

Robin Hood was considered a villain to the people who had money, but he was a hero to the poor.

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Bad / Steal

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shortchange - To intentionally or unintentionally deprive someone of what they deserve or expect.

The store shortchanged me when it gave me a coat that was not nearly as nice as the damaged one I had returned.

adjective

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Bad / Old

musty - Having a stale, moldy, or damp smell

The old books were priceless but gave off a musty smell due to their age.