combative

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɒm.bə.tɪv/

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Adjective

Positive combative

Comparative more combative

Superlative most combative

1. If someone or something is combative, they are quick to fight or argue.
   • Synonyms: argumentative, contentious, unfriendly and hostile
   • Antonyms: conciliatory and peaceful

   After some difficult questions, the president's tone became very combative.

Related words

• combat
• combatively
• combativeness