Contrary, harmful (7)

I believe the answer is:

adverse

This clue is a double definition.

'contrary' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'harmful' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for adverse that I've seen before include "Hostile" , "Contrary -- inauspicious" , "Inimical" , "Detrimental" , "Unfavourable or harmful, perhaps criticism" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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