effrontery
nounShameless or insulting boldness.
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verbTo approach and address someone boldly or intrusively.
antagonistic
adjectiveActively opposed, hostile, or inclined to conflict.
audacity
nounBoldness, sometimes shown with disregard for expected limits.
belligerent
adjectiveHostile and ready to argue or fight.
combative
adjectiveReady or eager to argue, oppose, or fight.
Ready to fight or argue
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contentious
adjectiveLikely to cause disagreement, or inclined to argue.
Likely to provoke disagreement
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facade
nounA building's front, or a misleading outward appearance.
Misleading appearance
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indignant
adjectiveAngry because of perceived injustice or improper treatment.
provocation
nounAn action or statement that stimulates anger or a response.
temerity
nounBoldness that is excessive or presumptuous.
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