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Combative

//kəmˈbæ.tɪv// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Given to fighting; disposed to engage in combat; pugnacious.

    "Their combative conduct leads to many problems."

Adjective
  1. 1
    having or showing a ready disposition to fight wordnet
  2. 2
    striving to overcome in argument wordnet
  3. 3
    inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits wordnet

Etymology

From combat + -ive.

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