38 entries under hostile topic. ×

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refractory(adjective, control, order, tough, difficult)
27
obstinate(adjective, control, order, resist, violent)
23
contumacious(adjective, tough, firm, resist, negative)
20
insubordinate(adjective, tough, firm, negative)
19
rebellious(adjective, tough, firm, negative)
18
wayward(adjective, tough, difficult, violent, wild)
13
headstrong(adjective, tough, firm, violent, negative)
7
restive(adjective, violent, negative, nervous)
6
recusant(violent, negative, different, adverse)
5
balky(adjective, tough, firm, negative, unreasonable)
5
nonconformist(adjective, negative, different, adverse)
5
opposed(adjective, negative, adverse, discordant)
4
conflicting(adjective, negative, different, adverse)
4
froward(adjective, negative, persistent, obstinate)
3
adverse(adjective, unpleasant, negative, different)
3
inimical(unpleasant, negative, different, adverse)
2
anti(negative, different, adverse, conflicting)
2
antipathetic(negative, different, adverse, conflicting)
2
antithetical(negative, different, adverse, conflicting)
2
clashing(negative, different, adverse, conflicting)
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