85 entries under belligerent topic. ×

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surly(adjective, mean, nasty, hostile, unfriendly)
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violent(adjective, hostile, quarrelsome)
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warring(energetic, antagonistic, aggressive, radical)
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bad-tempered(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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browbeating(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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bullying(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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caustic(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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cowing(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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cross(adjective, mean, sharp, difficult, harsh)
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cussed(energetic, hostile, antagonistic, aggressive)
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defiant(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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factious(adjective, contrary, argumentative, contentious)
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fire-eating(noun, adjective, energetic, antagonistic, contrary)
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frightening(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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hateful(adjective, mean, sharp, nasty, harsh)
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have a bone to pick(expression, adjective, nasty, hostile)
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have chip on shoulder(expression, adjective, idiom, nasty, hostile)
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have it in for(expression, adjective, idiom, nasty, hostile)
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inhumane(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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intimidating(adjective, mean, sharp, harsh, cross)
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