- Definitions|2
- Thesaurus|1.2k
- Abbreviations|0
80 entries under hostile topic. ×
| caustic(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross) | |
| contumelious(adjective, sharp, cross, belligerent) | |
| cowing(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross) | |
| cussed(energetic, antagonistic, aggressive, belligerent) | |
| destructive(adjective, violent, cruel, vicious) | |
| frightening(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross) | |
| inhuman(belligerent, quarrelsome) | |
| inhumane(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross) | |
| insolent(belligerent, quarrelsome) | |
| invective(adjective, sharp, cross, belligerent) | |
| mordacious(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross) | |
| mordant(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross) | |
| opprobrious(adjective, sharp, cross, belligerent) | |
| scurrilous(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross) | |
| sharp(adjective, mean, harsh, cross) | |
| terrifying(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross) | |
| terrorizing(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross) | |
| trenchant(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross) | |
| vituperative(adjective, sharp, cross, belligerent) | |
| vituperous(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross) |
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