56 entries under sharp topic. ×

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antagonistic(adjective, mean, harsh, cross)
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bellicose(adjective, mean, harsh, cross)
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belligerent(adjective, mean, harsh, cross)
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contentious(adjective, mean, harsh, cross)
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hostile(adjective, mean, harsh, cross)
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hurtful(hard, unkind, spiteful, cutting)
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obstreperous(adjective, mean, harsh, cross)
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penetrating(strong, hard, harsh, cold)
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pugnacious(adjective, mean, harsh, cross)
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sullen(adjective, mean, harsh, cross)
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aggressive(adjective, mean, harsh, cross)
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bad-tempered(adjective, mean, harsh, cross)
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browbeating(adjective, mean, harsh, cross)
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bullying(adjective, mean, harsh, cross)
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combative(adjective, mean, harsh, cross)
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contumelious(adjective, offensive, cross, rude)
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cowing(adjective, mean, harsh, cross)
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crisp(cold, unkind, piercing, caustic)
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defiant(adjective, mean, keen, harsh)
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derisive(adjective, keen, harsh, offensive)
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