Jared simply wanted to motivate his employees, but he didn't realize yelling at them through a megaphone was extremely obnoxious.
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malign -
To speak harmful untruths about someone – to slander or defame, showing illwill.
She warned her friend not to malign others just to gain popularity.
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fractious -
(of a group or organization) difficult to control; unruly
Kaitlin's children were a fractious group that were always fighting in the back seat.
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scowl -
To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way
Sam scowled at his boss when he was told he was being fired, but he had enough self control not to be physical.
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denigrate -
To damage the good name or character of a person.
Political factions sometimes denigrate each other instead of focusing on real issues
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jeer -
To mock or demean someone with unkind words or remarks.
Emily got up after tripping over a broken tile in the school yard, and she heard Candy and Belinda jeer at her. Their mocking comments were very hurtful.
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surly -
Bad-tempered and unfriendly
Penny's friendly nature was no match for the surly interviewer who never smiled back.
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antagonize -
To cause someone to become hostile or angry.
When he met someone new, he was honest about his political point of view though he knew there was a risk it would antagonize the other person.
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contentious -
Likely to cause disagreement or argument
When the parents invited the whole clan for Thanksgiving, they asked everyone to try to get along, and to avoid discussing contentious topics.
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brazen -
Bold and without shame
The brazen pickpocket robbed people in broad daylight.
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feud -
A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute
In Verona, the Montagues and Capulets kept up a feud that ended tragically for both sides.
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pugnacious -
Having a tendency or desire to fight or argue with other people
Jerry's general pugnacious attitude made it difficult for him to get close to people.
