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thistly(sharp, sharpness, thorny)
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ticklish(sensitive, thorny, quick-tempered, spiky)
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acute(sharp, sharpness)
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barbellate
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briary
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bristled
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itchy(sensation, tickly)
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nettlesome(easy, pain, thorny, spiky)
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short-tempered(cross, irritable, grumpy, bad-tempered)
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snappish(tough, difficult, harsh, irritable)
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spinous(sharp, sharpness)
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bad-tempered(tough, difficult, cross, unpleasant)
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brambly(thorny, spiky, spiny)
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burred
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burry
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cranky(difficult, sensitive, irritable, fiery)
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crusty(tough, difficult, harsh, irritable)
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delicate(sensitive, emotional, vulnerable, touchy)
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pointed(keen, sharp, fine, sharpness)
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scratchy(itchy, tickly)
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