90 entries under argumentative topic. ×

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belligerent(adjective, mean, attack, sharp, nasty)
33
combative(adjective, attack, sharp, nasty, difficult)
32
warlike(adjective, mean, attack, nasty, energetic)
27
aggressive(adjective, sharp, nasty, cross, energetic)
23
hostile(adjective, mean, attack, sharp, nasty)
21
pugnacious(adjective, mean, attack, sharp, rough)
19
quarrelsome(adjective, attack, sharp, rough, nasty)
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contentious(adjective, mean, attack, sharp, nasty)
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militant(adjective, mean, attack, sharp, nasty)
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truculent(adjective, attack, nasty, difficult, unpleasant)
13
antagonistic(adjective, sharp, nasty, cross, energetic)
9
disputatious(adjective, difficult, rude, unpleasant, determined)
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scrappy(adjective, mean, attack, sharp, nasty)
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irritable(adjective, difficult, rude, unpleasant, unfriendly)
6
cantankerous(adjective, rough, nasty, difficult, dark)
6
fierce(adjective, nasty, determined, hostile, spirited)
6
litigious(adjective, difficult, irritable, turbulent, belligerent)
5
petulant(adjective, difficult, rude, unpleasant, unfriendly)
4
churlish(adjective, difficult, rude, unpleasant, unfriendly)
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cross(adjective, mean, sharp, difficult, harsh)
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