Worst — Defs

01 a. Bad, evil, or pernicious, in the highest degree, whether in a physical or moral sense. See Worse.

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Bad, evil, or pernicious, in the highest degree, whether in a physical or moral sense. See Worse. See: Worse
“I have a wife, the worst that may be.” — Chaucer.

“If thou hadst not been born the worst of men, Thou hadst been a knave and flatterer.” — Shak.

02 n. That which is most bad or evil; the most severe, pernicious, calamitous, or wicked state or degree.

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That which is most bad or evil; the most severe, pernicious, calamitous, or wicked state or degree.
“The worst is not So long as we can say, This is the worst.” — Shak.

“He is always sure of finding diversion when the worst comes to the worst.” — Addison.

03 v. t. To gain advantage over, in contest or competition; to get the better of; to defeat; to overthrow; to discomfit.

imp. & p. p. Worsted; p. pr. & vb. n. Worsting

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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.

04 v. i. To grow worse; to deteriorate.