4
polemical(adjective, conflict, argumentative)
4
savage(adjective, hostile, belligerent, quarrelsome)
4
strenuous(adjective, antagonistic, aggressive, argumentative)
4
testy(adjective, belligerent, argumentative, contentious, quarrelsome)
3
assertive(adjective, aggressive)
3
bloodthirsty
3
choleric(adjective, difficult, irritable, aggressive, turbulent)
3
confrontational(adjective, difficult, hostile, aggressive, belligerent)
3
contrary(noun, adjective, nasty, cold, hostile)
3
jingoistic
3
petulant(adjective, difficult, irritable, aggressive, turbulent)
3
querulous(adjective, difficult, irritable, turbulent, belligerent)
3
saucy(adjective, disrespectful)
3
strong
3
trigger-happy(adjective, antagonistic, aggressive, argumentative)
3
violent(adjective, difficult, hostile, irritable, turbulent)
2
attacking
2
barbarous(adjective, hostile, belligerent, quarrelsome)
2
battling(nasty, determined, hostile, spirited, aggressive)
2
contention
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