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contrary(preposition, hostile, counter, antagonistic)
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controverting(hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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crossing(hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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defending(hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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defensive(hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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demurring(difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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denying(hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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disagreeing(hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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disinclined(difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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disobliging(difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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disputed(hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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disputing(hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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dissentient(hostile, counter, unfriendly, antagonistic)
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enemy(hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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evasive(difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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exposing(hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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facing(hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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forced(difficult, awkward, dissatisfied, averse)
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gainsaying(hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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grudging(difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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