Combative (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits; "a style described as abrasive and contentious"; "a disputatious lawyer"; "a litigious and acrimonious spirit".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Litigious
• Contentious
• Disputative
• Disputatious

Meaning ²

Having or showing a ready disposition to fight; "bellicose young officers"; "a combative impulse"; "a contentious nature".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Battleful
• Bellicose

Related Words

• Combat (verb)
• Combativeness (noun)

Meaning ³

Striving to overcome in argument; "a dialectical and agonistic approach".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Agonistic
• Agonistical

Related Words

• Combativeness (noun)