WORST
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Worst (?), a., superl. of Bad. [OE. werst, worste, wurste, AS. wyrst, wierst, wierrest. See Worse, a.] Bad, evil, or pernicious, in the highest degree, whether in a physical or moral sense. See Worse. “Heard so oft in worst extremes.” Milton.
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I have a wife, the worst that may be.
Chaucer.
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If thou hadst not been born the worst of men,
Thou hadst been a knave and flatterer.
Shak.
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Worst, n. That which is most bad or evil; the most severe, pernicious, calamitous, or wicked state or degree.
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The worst is not
So long as we can say, This is the worst.
Shak.
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He is always sure of finding diversion when the worst comes to the worst.
Addison.
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Worst, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Worsted; p. pr. & vb. n. Worsting.] [See Worse, v. t. & a.] To gain advantage over, in contest or competition; to get the better of; to defeat; to overthrow; to discomfit.
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The . . . Philistines were worsted by the captivated ark.
South.
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Worst, v. i. To grow worse; to deteriorate. [R.] “Every face . . . worsting.” Jane Austen.
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