adverse

verb

to be opposed or adverse to
to oppose the granting of a patent to a mining claim

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adjective

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈæd.və(ɹ)s/ / /ədˈvɜ(ɹ)s/

adj

Etymology: First attested around 1374, from Old French avers (French adverse), from Latin adversus (“turned against”), past participle of advertere, from ad- (“to”) + vertere (“to turn”). See also versus.

Unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction.
“adverse criticism”
“adverse weather”
Opposed; contrary; opposing one's interests or desire.
“adverse circumstances”
Opposite; confronting.
“the adverse page”
“the adverse party”