Crossness and Hostility

Crossness

Crossness noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.
Usage example: a librarian who had a reputation for chronic crossness

Hostility and crossness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hostility" instead a noun "Crossness".

Nearby Word: crossly

Hostility

Hostility noun - A deep-seated ill will.

Crossness and hostility are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Crossness" instead a noun "Hostility".

Nearby Word: hostile
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