6
fighting(verb, nasty, determined, hostile, spirited)
6
struggling
5
conflicting(verb, adjective, hostile, different, antagonistic)
5
warring(adjective, hostile, counter, different, antagonistic)
4
belligerent(adjective, nasty, determined, hostile, spirited)
4
combating(verb, hostile, counter, different, antagonistic)
4
contesting(verb, opposing, competing)
3
aggressive(adjective, nasty, determined, hostile, spirited)
3
allergic(hostile, counter, different, antagonistic, contrary)
3
antagonistic(nasty, determined, hostile, different, spirited)
3
bellicose(adjective, nasty, determined, hostile, spirited)
3
combative(adjective, nasty, determined, hostile, spirited)
3
contentious(adjective, nasty, determined, hostile, spirited)
3
scrappy(adjective, nasty, determined, hostile, spirited)
3
scuffling
3
tussling
2
actioning
2
campaigning
2
clashing(verb, hostile, counter, different, antagonistic)
2
contending(verb, determined, hostile, aggressive, belligerent)
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