26
combative(noun, adjective, attack, sharp, nasty)
22
hostile(adjective, mean, attack, sharp, nasty)
21
belligerent(noun, adjective, mean, attack, sharp)
21
bellicose(adjective, mean, attack, sharp, rough)
20
quarrelsome(noun, adjective, attack, sharp, rough)
19
contentious(noun, adjective, mean, attack, sharp)
18
antagonistic(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty, cross)
16
aggressive(adjective, sharp, nasty, cross, violent)
15
warlike(adjective, mean, attack, nasty, violent)
12
truculent(adjective, attack, nasty, difficult, unpleasant)
10
disputatious(adjective, difficult, contrary, aggressive, belligerent)
10
irascible(adjective, difficult, irritable, aggressive, turbulent)
10
militant(adjective, mean, attack, sharp, nasty)
9
rebellious(adjective, belligerent, disobedient, unmanageable)
9
scrappy(noun, adjective, mean, attack, sharp)
8
defiant(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
8
fierce(adjective, hard, rough, nasty, harsh)
8
martial(adjective, having)
8
violent(adjective, mean, hard, rough, difficult)
7
argumentative(adjective, mean, nasty, difficult, determined)
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