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WORST, a. [superl. of worse, which see.]
WORST, n.
WORST, v.t. To get the advantage over in contest; to defeat; to overthrow. It is madness to contend, when we are sure to be worsted.
Bad, evil, or pernicious, in the highest degree,
whether in a physical or moral sense. See Worse.
"Heard so
oft in worst extremes." Milton.
I have a wife, the worst that may be. Chaucer. If thou hadst not been born the worst of men, That which is most bad or
evil; the most severe, pernicious, calamitous, or wicked state or
degree.
The worst is not He is always sure of finding diversion when the worst comes to the worst. Addison. To gain
advantage over, in contest or competition] to get the better of; to defeat;
to overthrow; to discomfit.
The . . . Philistines were worsted by the captivated ark. South. To grow worse; to
deteriorate.
[R.] "Every face . . . worsting." Jane
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