Moreover, in using it he waggled his scalp at her in a way that made his crest of hair bristle up pugnaciously, as if proposing combat with her on the spot.
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Pugnaciously
Synonyms for "pugnaciously" (5 found)
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Adverb(1 words)
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Adverb(2 words)
Related words (2)
Adverb(2 words)
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