Confrontational and Obliging

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Confrontational adjective - Feeling or displaying eagerness to fight.

Usage example: her confrontational, in-your-face manner doesn't help get legislation passed

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Obliging is an antonym for confrontational.

Nearby Words: confront, confrontation

Obliging adjective - Willing to do a favor.

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Confrontational is an antonym for obliging.

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