worsts
Overcomes in combat
Worsts is the verb form meaning to defeat or get the better of someone: He worsted his opponent in the debate.
The word comes from worst used as a verb—to worst someone is to beat them.
Though grammatically regular, the construction sounds old-fashioned; modern speakers more often say "got the worst of" or simply "beat."
Defeat decisively
- vanquishDefeat thoroughly in conflict
- conquerOvercome by force
- crushCompress with force
- dominateControl through superior strength
overpower · rout · thrash · wallop · drub · clobber · demolish · annihilate
trounce
Defeat decisively
dominate · overpower · rout · thrash · wallop · drub · clobber · demolish · annihilate · obliterate
nightmare
Frightening dream causing wakefulness
- disasterSudden ruinous event
- catastropheDevastating, large-scale misfortune
- fiascoHumiliating public failure
debacle · atrocity · abomination · travesty · calamity · lowest · bleakest · direst · grimmest · severest
decline
Decrease or refuse
regression · degradation · setback · slump · nosedive · collapse · downfall · descent · plunge · backslide
- the worstMost inferior possible
- for better or worseIn any circumstance
- worst enemyUltimate personal adversary
- worse offIn diminished circumstances
- could be worseGrudging mild acceptance
- worst caseMost unfavorable possibility
worst, worse, worsen, worsening, worsened, worsted, worsens, worser