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adverse(adjective, hostile, contrary, opposing)
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contrary
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oppositive
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antagonistic
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contradictory
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opponent
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opposed
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opposing
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opposite
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adversary
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anti
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antipathetic
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conflicting
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hostile
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inconsistent
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inverse
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negative
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obstinate
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perverse
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repugnant
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