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The definition of pugnacious is eager to fight or disagree.
Given to fighting; disposed to engage in combat; pugnacious.
Not polished; uncut; said of a gem.
Extremely aggressive or violent:
(Obs.) Foreign or alien; in the ancient world, non-Greek, non-Roman, or non-Christian
(Slang) Hard to cope with; difficult or troublesome:
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The definition of abusive is something that is improperly used or someone that causes harm.
Inclined to behave in an actively hostile fashion:
Contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces.
At war; designating or of a state recognized under international law as being engaged in a war
Provoking or likely to provoke controversy
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Feeling or showing enmity or ill will:
Fighting or warring.
Inclined or ready to quarrel
(Informal) Fond of fighting, arguing, etc.; aggressive
Sharp or biting, as in character or expression:
Acid is defined as something that has a sour taste, or something that has a pH of less than 7 in chemistry.
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That contracts bodily tissue and checks secretions, capillary bleeding, etc.; styptic
Injuring or capable of injuring the feelings; caustic:
Capable of burning, corroding or destroying organic tissue.
Eating away; having the power of gradually wearing, hanging, or destroying the texture or substance of a body; as the corrosive action of an acid.
Capable of or designed for incising, shearing, or severing:
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Caustic; sarcastic.
Penetrating, biting, or caustic:
Vigilant; alert:
Dashing; pelting:
(Figuratively) Keen; biting; vigorously effective and articulate; severe; as, trenchant wit.
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Of, similar to, or derived from a vitriol.
Dire; sinister:
Not of ordinary human nature, form, or character:
Cruel; pitiless
Malicious; spiteful; mean
Suggestive of or resembling a wolf.
Unpleasantly coarse and rough to the touch:
(Obsolete) Arrogant; domineering.
Using, containing, or marked by harshly critical or irate language.
Suited to one of good breeding; refined and polite:
Used as an intensive with and :
The definition of tame is something that is gentle, timid, or no longer wild and savage.
Gentle or kind in disposition, manners, or behavior.
Ready to work with another person or in a team; ready to cooperate.
The definition of cruel is someone or something that deliberately causes pain or suffering.
Intense in activity or feeling; vigorous or ardent:
The definition of rude is behavior that does not conform to what society says would be polite or good manners or inappropriate subjects of discussion.
Designed or used for carrying out a hostile or aggressive attack
So sharp as to cause mental pain
Affectionate, showing benevolence.
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