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crossing(verb, opposing, oppositional, defying)
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dissenting(verb, defiant, disagreeing, defying)
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exhausting(hard, tough, difficult, awkward)
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interfering(verb, opposing, oppositional, counteracting)
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intriguing
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laborious(great, tough, severe, difficult)
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rigorous(difficult, awkward, thorough, demanding)
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significant(importance, valuable, main, notable)
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stimulating(moving, inspiring, encouraging, motivating)
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counterattacking(verb, opposing, oppositional)
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hard(great, tough, difficult, awkward)
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hindering(verb, opposing, oppositional)
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impeding(verb, opposing, oppositional)
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inhibiting(verb, opposing, oppositional)
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inquiring(verb, questioning)
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insolent
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neutralizing(verb, counteractive, counteracting)
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querying(verb, questioning)
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rebellious(unwilling, opposed, defiant)
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rebuffing(verb, opposing, oppositional)
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