6
neutralizing(verb, adjective, bad, weak, gloomy)
6
objecting(verb, hostile, different, contrary, opposite)
6
opponent(noun, adjective)
5
anti(adjective, preposition, hostile, different, antagonistic)
5
antonymous(adjective, support, hostile, different, contrary)
5
arguing(verb, disagreeing, defending, contending)
5
checking(verb, watchful, hindering, defending, protective)
5
contending(verb, adjective, rival, opposite, belligerent)
5
inconsistent(different, antagonistic, contrary, adverse, conflicting)
5
obstructing(verb, hindering)
5
obstructive(hostile, different, contrary, opposite, contrasting)
5
recalcitrant(adjective, hostile, uncontrollable, disobedient)
5
unfriendly(adjective, hostile, hesitant, antagonistic, contrary)
4
antipodal(adjective, support, different, antagonistic, contrary)
4
antipodean(adjective, support, different, antagonistic, contrary)
4
barring(verb, hindering, defending)
4
competitive(adjective, oppose, spirited, competing, bloodthirsty)
4
contrarian(adjective, feature, conflict, opposition, objection)
4
contrasted
4
contravening(verb, bad, weak, gloomy, disproving)
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