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AD'VERSE, a. [L. adversus, opposite; of ad and versus, turned; from verto, to turn. See Advert. This word was formerly accented, by some authors, on the last syllable; but the accent is now settled on the first.]
Acting against, or in a contrary direction;
opposed; contrary; opposite; conflicting; as, adverse winds; an
adverse party; a spirit adverse to distinctions of
caste.
Opposite.
"Calpe's adverse height."
Byron. In hostile opposition to; unfavorable;
unpropitious; contrary to one's wishes; unfortunate; calamitous;
afflictive; hurtful; as, adverse fates, adverse
circumstances, things adverse.
Happy were it for us all if we bore prosperity as well and
wisely as we endure an adverse fortune. Adverse possession (Law), a possession of real property avowedly contrary to some claim of title in another person. Abbott. Syn. -- Averse; reluctant; unwilling. See Averse. To oppose; to resist.
[Obs.]
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