94 entries under belligerent topic. ×

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choleric(adjective, difficult, irritable, aggressive, turbulent)
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litigious(adjective, difficult, contrary, turbulent)
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querulous(adjective, difficult, irritable, turbulent)
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savage(adjective, mean, hard, severe, sharp)
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bloodthirsty(adjective, cruel, vicious, hostile, brutal)
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confrontational(adjective, difficult, hostile, aggressive)
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ferocious(adjective, hard, rough, harsh, terrible)
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gladiatorial(difficult, energetic, hostile, antagonistic, aggressive)
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harsh(adjective, hostile, quarrelsome)
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passionate(adjective, difficult, cruel, vicious, irritable)
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peevish(adjective, difficult, irritable, turbulent)
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petulant(adjective, difficult, irritable, aggressive, turbulent)
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churlish(difficult, irritable, turbulent, argumentative)
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contrary(adjective, mean, nasty, hostile, unfriendly)
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cross(adjective, mean, sharp, difficult, harsh)
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barbarous(adjective, hostile, quarrelsome)
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battling(nasty, determined, hostile, spirited, aggressive)
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brawling(adjective, difficult, irritable, aggressive, turbulent)
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fiery(adjective, difficult, cruel, vicious, irritable)
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fractious(adjective, difficult, hostile, irritable, turbulent)
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