combative Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
disputatious; contentious; litigious; disputative.
- a style described as abrasive and contentious
- a disputatious lawyer
- a litigious and acrimonious spirit
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adjective satellite striving to overcome in argument
agonistic; agonistical.
- a dialectical and agonistic approach
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adjective satellite having or showing a ready disposition to fight
battleful; bellicose.
- bellicose young officers
- a combative impulse
- a contentious nature
WordNet
Com"bat*ive
Definitions
a. Disposed to engage in combat; pugnacious.