80 entries under hostile topic. ×

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rancorous(adjective, mean, nasty, speech)
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rude(adjective, quarrelsome)
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scathing(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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spiteful(adjective, mean, nasty, unfriendly)
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sullen(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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surly(adjective, mean, nasty, unfriendly)
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bad-tempered(adjective, mean, sharp, difficult, harsh)
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contending(adjective, aggressive, radical, conflicting)
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contumacious(adjective, negative, irregular, conflicting)
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mordant(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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obstreperous(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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rebellious(adjective, irritable, aggressive, radical)
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refractory(adjective, conflicting, disobedient, recalcitrant)
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resentful(adjective, angry, offended, indignant)
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ructious(difficult, energetic, antagonistic, aggressive)
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trenchant(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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abusive(adjective, sharp, cross, argumentative)
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assailing(adjective, violent, destructive)
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browbeating(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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brutal
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