112 entries under hostile topic. ×

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surly(adjective, rough, nasty, difficult, dark)
7
conflicting(adjective, nasty, cold, aloof)
7
turbulent(adjective, difficult, irritable, disagreeable)
6
militant(adjective, attack, sharp, nasty, cross)
6
ornery(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty, difficult)
5
hot-tempered(adjective, nasty, difficult, determined, sensitive)
5
sullen(adjective, mean, sharp, rough, nasty)
4
confrontational(adjective, difficult, aggressive, radical)
4
hateful(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty, harsh)
4
hawkish(energetic, violent, antagonistic, aggressive)
4
offensive(adjective, unpleasant, violent, vigorous, horrible)
4
rude(adjective, mean, sharp, rough, difficult)
3
violent(adjective, mean, sharp, difficult, harsh)
2
acrimonious(adjective, nasty, cold, aloof)
2
aloof(adjective, nasty, cold, negative)
2
at loggerheads(expression, adjective, nasty, determined)
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battling(nasty, determined, spirited, aggressive)
2
caustic(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
2
cold(adjective, nasty, negative, aloof)
2
competitive(adjective, nasty, cold, aloof)
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