belligerent - Hostile and aggressive, with an implied threat of violence

expunge - Erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant)

Evict - To expel someone from a place or situation, especially for not following rules or social convention.

snarl - (of an animal such as a dog) make an aggressive growl with bared teeth

scrappy - Determined, argumentative, or pugnacious

snarl - An act or sound of snarling

Ransom - The act of paying or offering money in exchange for the freedom or return of someone or something.

inflammatory - Causing or likely to cause strong emotions, especially anger or hostility.

defiant - refusing to obey authority, sometimes even to the point of refusing to accept criticism.

henchman - A faithful follower or political supporter, especially one prepared to engage in crime or dishonest practices.

wrangle - Have a long and complicated dispute

instigate - To cause an event or situation to happen by starting some actions