10
rival(adjective, oppose, spirited, contention, opposing)
9
hostile(adjective, mean, nasty, cold, unfriendly)
9
cheap(adjective, low, modest, cheap, inexpensive)
8
emulous(adjective, oppose, conflict, opposition, spirited)
8
aggressive(adjective, oppose, vicious, fierce, unfriendly)
8
competing(adjective, oppose, spirited, opposing, bloodthirsty)
8
opposing(adjective, oppose, spirited, rival, competing)
7
opposed(adjective, mean, nasty, cold, hostile)
7
business-minded
7
militant(adjective, mean, nasty, unfriendly, hateful)
6
antagonistic(adjective, mean, oppose, nasty, cold)
6
competitory
6
unfriendly(adjective, mean, nasty, cold, hostile)
6
belligerent(adjective, mean, nasty, unfriendly, hateful)
6
combative(adjective, oppose, nasty, cold, hostile)
6
conflicting(adjective, nasty, cold, hostile, aloof)
6
dog-eat-dog(adjective, oppose, competitive)
6
vying(adjective, oppose, spirited, rival, opposing)
6
private-enterprise
5
free-enterprise
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