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53 entries under hostile topic. ×

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obstreperous(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
8
fractious(adjective, contrary, naughty, belligerent)
6
aggressive(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
5
rude(adjective, bold, belligerent, insolent)
4
antagonistic(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
4
confrontational(adjective, aggressive, belligerent, quarrelsome)
4
contumelious(adjective, sharp, cross, mad, fierce)
4
pugnacious(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
3
belligerent(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
3
truculent(adjective, hateful, aggressive, belligerent)
2
abusive(adjective, sharp, cross, fierce)
2
cussed(adjective, persistent, obstinate, insistent)
2
ornery(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
2
violent(adjective, belligerent, quarrelsome)
1
bellicose(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
1
browbeating(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
1
bullying(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
1
caustic(adjective, mean, keen, sharp, harsh)
1
combative(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
1
contentious(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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