28 entries under reactive topic. ×

7
retaliatory(adjective, punishment, reciprocal, abusive)
7
vindictive(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel, punishment)
4
revengeful(adjective, punishment, reciprocal, vindictive)
4
vengeful(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel)
3
merciless(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel)
3
rancorous(adjective, reciprocal, vindictive, unforgiving)
3
spiteful(adjective, reciprocal, vindictive, unforgiving)
2
cruel(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, nasty)
2
avenging(adjective, reciprocal, vindictive, unforgiving)
2
grim(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, nasty)
2
implacable(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel)
2
reciprocal(adjective, tit-for-tat, retaliatory)
2
ruthless(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, nasty)
1
hostile(adjective, reciprocal, vindictive, unforgiving)
1
malicious(adjective, reciprocal, tit-for-tat)
1
relentless(adjective, hard, severe, sharp, nasty)
1
unforgiving(adjective, severe, harsh, cruel)
1
venomous(adjective, reciprocal, tit-for-tat)
0
antagonistic(adjective, reciprocal, vindictive, unforgiving)
0
hateful(adjective, reciprocal, tit-for-tat)
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