80 entries under hostile topic. ×

38
aggressive(adjective, attack, sharp, nasty, attitude)
32
warlike(adjective, mean, attack, nasty, violent)
30
bellicose(adjective, mean, attack, sharp, nasty)
29
combative(noun, adjective, attack, sharp, nasty)
28
militant(noun, adjective, person, mean, attack)
22
pugnacious(noun, adjective, mean, attack, sharp)
20
quarrelsome(noun, adjective, attack, sharp, nasty)
16
contentious(noun, adjective, mean, attack, sharp)
15
antagonistic(adjective, sharp, nasty, cross, violent)
12
argumentative(adjective, mean, nasty, difficult, determined)
11
warring(adjective, energetic, antagonistic, aggressive)
10
fighting(verb, adjective, nasty, determined)
9
disputatious(adjective, difficult, contrary, aggressive)
9
scrappy(noun, adjective, mean, attack, sharp)
8
fierce(adjective, nasty, determined, spirited)
8
offensive(adjective, violent, vigorous, aggressive)
7
hawkish(adjective, energetic, violent, antagonistic)
7
unfriendly(adjective, mean, nasty, angry)
5
ferocious(adjective, quarrelsome)
5
inimical(adjective, mean, nasty, unfriendly)
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