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   Adverse , a. [OE. advers, OF. avers, advers, fr. L. adversus, p. p. advertere to turn to. See Advert.]
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   Acting against, or in a contrary direction; opposed; contrary; opposite; conflicting; as, adverse winds; an adverse party; a spirit adverse to distinctions of caste.
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   Opposite. “Calpe's adverse height.”  
   Byron.
   
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   In hostile opposition to; unfavorable; unpropitious; contrary to one's wishes; unfortunate; calamitous; afflictive; hurtful; as, adverse fates, adverse circumstances, things adverse.
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   Happy were it for us all if we bore prosperity as well and wisely as we endure an adverse fortune.
   Southey.
   
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   Adverse possession (Law), a possession of real property avowedly contrary to some claim of title in another person.
   Abbott.
   
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   Syn. -- Averse; reluctant; unwilling. See Averse.
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   Adverse , v. t. [L. adversari: cf. OF. averser.] To oppose; to resist. [Obs.]
   Gower.
   
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