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1. combative
adjective. ['kəmˈbætɪv, ˌkɑːmˈbæˌtɪv'] having or showing a ready disposition to fight.
Synonyms
- aggressive
- bellicose
Antonyms
- uncontroversial
- unaffected
- socialistic
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Words that Rhyme with Combative
- corroborative
- corroborative
- determinative
Example sentences of the word combative
1. Adjective
Males will also get more combative with other fish.
2. Noun, singular or mass
Effective communication skills enable them to discuss sensitive topics without soliciting combative or confrontational responses.
2. combative
adjective. ['kəmˈbætɪv, ˌkɑːmˈbæˌtɪv'] inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits.
Synonyms
- contentious
- argumentative
- disputatious
- disputative
Antonyms
- noncontentious
- cooperative
- uncompetitive
- accommodative
3. combative
adjective. ['kəmˈbætɪv, ˌkɑːmˈbæˌtɪv'] striving to overcome in argument.
Synonyms
- agonistical
- agonistic
- competitive
Antonyms
- defensive
- amicable
- unassertive
- confined