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objecting(adjective, slow, shy, hostile)
9
complaining(grumpy, testy, grouchy)
9
disputing(adjective, hostile, counter, different)
8
dissenting(adjective, grumpy, contentious, testy)
8
resisting(adjective, opposing, oppositional, contending)
6
challenging(adjective, opposing, oppositional)
6
conflicting(adjective, hostile, different, antagonistic)
5
opposing(adjective, hostile, different, contrary)
4
antagonizing(adjective, opposing, oppositional, contending)
4
crossing(adjective, hostile, counter, different)
4
disagreeing(hostile, counter, different, antagonistic)
4
repelling(adjective, hostile, counter, different)
3
confronting(hostile, counter, different, antagonistic)
3
counteracting(adjective, opposing, oppositional)
3
counterattacking(adjective, opposing, oppositional)
3
deprecating
3
hindering(adjective, opposing, oppositional)
3
impeding(adjective, opposing, oppositional)
3
inhibiting(adjective, opposing, oppositional)
3
interfering(adjective, opposing, oppositional)
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