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Belligerent
Being hostile, looking for a fight.
Being aggressive, combative and intimidating.
Susan is like this most of the time. Sheβs so easily upset, so easily offended, her demeanor is generally belligerent.
She constantly spews belligerent trash-talk (vitriol) during her many devaluing sessions.
Examples:
Susan was spouting all kinds of belligerent insults my way.
I receive enormous amounts of belligerent vitriol from Susan.
Her whole demeanor quickly turns belligerent when I try to reason with her.
Attempts at collaboration generally result in belligerent outbursts.