The opposite of favourable; as, an adverse wind.
adversē, adv., v. 1. adversus B. fin. ...
A New Latin Dictionary by Charlton T. Lewis Ph.D. and Charles Short, LL. D.
·adj <<Opposite>>. II. Adverse ·vt To <<Oppose>>; to <<Resist>>. III. Adverse ·adj Acting against,...
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