80 entries under hostile topic. ×

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warring(energetic, antagonistic, aggressive, radical)
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ardent(nasty, determined, spirited, aggressive)
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at loggerheads(expression, nasty, determined, spirited)
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bad-tempered(adjective, mean, sharp, difficult, harsh)
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flip(nasty, determined, spirited, aggressive)
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hateful(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty, harsh)
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have a bone to pick(expression, adjective, idiom, nasty)
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have chip on shoulder(expression, idiom, nasty, determined)
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have it in for(expression, idiom, nasty, determined)
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hot(nasty, determined, spirited, aggressive)
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intimidating(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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mean(adjective, sharp, nasty, harsh, unpleasant)
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on the outs(expression, idiom, nasty, determined)
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resentful(adjective, angry, offended, indignant)
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ructious(difficult, energetic, antagonistic, turbulent)
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threatening(adjective, hard, rough, harsh, unpleasant)
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abusive(adjective, sharp, cross, belligerent)
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browbeating(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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brutal(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cruel)
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bullying(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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