(superlative of `bad') most wanting in quality or value or condition; the worst player on the team; the worst weather of the year'

the least favorable outcome; the worst that could happen'

the greatest damage or wickedness of which one is capable; the invaders did their worst; so pure of heart that his worst is another man's best'

the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of; it was the worst he had ever done on a test'

to the highest degree of inferiority or badness; She suffered worst of all; schools were the worst hit by government spending cuts; the worst dressed person present'

defeat thoroughly; He mopped up the floor with his opponents

[ Syn: pip , mop up , whip , rack up ]