15
facing(verb, adjective, hostile, counter, different)
14
opposing(verb, adjective, hostile, different, contrary)
13
encountering(verb, adjective, facing, contending, face to face with)
9
disputing(verb, hostile, counter, different, antagonistic)
8
tackling(verb, face to face with)
7
braving(verb, face to face with)
6
challenging(verb, opposing, defying)
6
conflicting(verb, adjective, hostile, different, antagonistic)
6
countering(verb, opposing, defying, face to face with)
6
meeting(verb, adjective, coterminous, centrolineal, facing)
5
daring(verb, defying)
5
defying(verb, opposing, defying)
5
resisting(verb, opposing, contending, defying)
4
affronting(verb, defying)
4
antagonizing(verb, opposing, contending)
4
clashing(verb, hostile, counter, different, antagonistic)
4
rebellious
3
allergic(hostile, counter, different, antagonistic, contrary)
3
confront
3
contrasting(verb, different, opposite, contending)
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