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  1. 1. a. Bad, evil, or pernicious, in the highest degree, whether in a physical or moral sense. See Worse. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. That which is most bad or evil; the most severe, pernicious, calamitous, or wicked state or degree. Source: opted
  3. 3. a. To gain advantage over, in contest or competition; to get the better of; to defeat; to overthrow; to discomfit. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. i. To grow worse; to deteriorate. Source: opted
  5. 5. adj. (superlative of ‘bad’) most wanting in quality or value or condition Source: wordnet
  6. 6. n. the least favorable outcome Source: wordnet
  7. 7. n. the greatest damage or wickedness of which one is capable Source: wordnet
  8. 8. n. the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of Source: wordnet
  9. 9. adv. to the highest degree of inferiority or badness Source: wordnet
  10. 10. v. defeat thoroughly Source: wordnet
  11. 11. Bad, evil, or pernicious, in the highest degree, whether in aphysical 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, Thou hadst been a knaveand flatterer. Shak. Source: adambom

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