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adverse
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adjective
(= untoward)
contrary to your interests or welfare
adverse circumstances
made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions
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adjective
(= contrary)
in an opposing direction
adverse currents
a contrary wind
publicity
Noun
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If you have publicity, many people know about you. Most often, this means a making yourself known (gaining publicity).
We had a rally to gain publicity for our group.