Top synonyms for “combative”: agonistic, agonistical, battleful, bellicose, contentious, disputatious, disputative, litigious, and 4 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)having or showing a ready disposition to fight“bellicose young officers”
- (adjective)striving to overcome in argument“a dialectical and agonistic approach”
- (adjective)inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits“a style described as abrasive and contentious”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "combative"?
Common synonyms for "combative" include agonistic, agonistical, battleful, bellicose, contentious, disputatious. Our thesaurus lists 12 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "combative" mean?
having or showing a ready disposition to fight Example: "bellicose young officers"
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