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111 entries under argumentative topic. ×

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scathing(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
2
trigger-happy(energetic, antagonistic, aggressive)
2
troublesome(problematic, quarrelsome)
2
violent(adjective, difficult, hostile, irritable, turbulent)
1
ardent(nasty, determined, hostile, spirited, aggressive)
1
defiant(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
1
difficult(adjective, rude, unpleasant, awkward, unfriendly)
1
fiery(adjective, difficult, cross, irritable, emotional)
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flip(nasty, determined, hostile, spirited, aggressive)
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hateful(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty, harsh)
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have a bone to pick(expression, idiom, nasty, determined, hostile)
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have chip on shoulder(expression, idiom, nasty, determined, hostile)
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have it in for(expression, idiom, nasty, determined, hostile)
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huffy(adjective, difficult, cross, irritable, emotional)
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intimidating(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
1
mean(adjective, sharp, nasty, harsh, determined)
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on the outs(expression, idiom, nasty, determined, hostile)
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snappy(adjective, difficult, cross, rude, unpleasant)
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thin-skinned(adjective, difficult, irritable, emotional, vulnerable)
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abusive(adjective, sharp, cross, hostile, belligerent)
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