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defending(adjective, hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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defensive(adjective, hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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demurring(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced)
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denying(adjective, hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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disinclined(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced)
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disobliging(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced)
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disputed(adjective, hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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disputing(adjective, hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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dissentient(adjective, hostile, counter, unfriendly, antagonistic)
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enemy(adjective, hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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evasive(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced)
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exposing(adjective, hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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forced(adjective, difficult, awkward, dissatisfied)
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gainsaying(adjective, hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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grudging(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced)
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hesitating(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced)
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indisposed(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced)
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indocile(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced)
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inimical(adjective, hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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involuntary(adjective, difficult, awkward, dissatisfied, forced)
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