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inimical(hostile, counter, different, antagonistic, contrary)
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intolerant(adjective, disinclined)
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irreconcilable(hostile, counter, different, antagonistic, contrary)
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jealous(adjective, caring, sheltered, protective, securing)
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meticulous(adjective, alert, careful, attentive, protective)
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objecting(hostile, counter, different, antagonistic, contrary)
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obstructive(adjective, hostile, counter, different, antagonistic)
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opposite(hostile, different, antagonistic, contrary, opposing)
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oppositional(adjective, hostile, contrary, opposing, obstructive)
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parental
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possessive(adjective, caring, sheltered, protective, securing)
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protect
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protector
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protesting(hostile, counter, different, antagonistic, contrary)
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resistive(adjective, watchful, protective)
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restrictive(hostile, counter, different, antagonistic, contrary)
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rival(hostile, counter, different, antagonistic, contrary)
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screening
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scrupulous(adjective, alert, careful, attentive, protective)
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security
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