Collocations for "adverse"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "adverse" in context.
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adverse
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- had an adverse [impact, effect] on
- is [known, thought, believed] to have an adverse [impact] (on)
- may have adverse effects on
- had an adverse reaction to the [medication, news]
- suffer an adverse reaction (to)
- may experience an adverse reaction (to)
- can produce an adverse reaction (in)
- an unexpected adverse reaction
- have adverse health [effects, consequences, outcomes]
- [is, could be] adverse to your health
- [may, could] experience adverse side effects
- no adverse effects have been [reported, suffered]
- will have adverse consequences (if)
- an adverse environmental impact
- adverse weather conditions
- under adverse [conditions, circumstances]
- was subjected to adverse [abuse, torment, criticism]
- [deal, struggle, cope] with adverse winds
- is adverse to [quality, progress]
'adverse' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):