97 entries under argumentative topic. ×

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fighting(verb, nasty, determined, vigorous, hostile)
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ornery(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty, difficult)
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polemic(adjective, conflict)
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polemical(adjective, conflict)
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strenuous(adjective, antagonistic, aggressive)
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testy(adjective, belligerent, contentious, quarrelsome)
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confrontational(adjective, difficult, hostile, aggressive, belligerent)
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trigger-happy(adjective, antagonistic, aggressive)
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battling(nasty, determined, hostile, spirited, aggressive)
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cross(adjective, mean, sharp, difficult, harsh)
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cussed(adjective, hostile, antagonistic, aggressive, belligerent)
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factious(contrary, belligerent, contentious, quarrelsome)
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grouchy(adjective, nasty, difficult, cold, hostile)
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hot-tempered(adjective, nasty, difficult, determined, hostile)
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nasty(adjective, cold, hostile, aloof, hateful)
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obstreperous(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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peevish(adjective, difficult, irritable, turbulent, belligerent)
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sullen(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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surly(adjective, nasty, cold, hostile, aloof)
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ardent(nasty, determined, hostile, spirited, aggressive)
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