Definitions for combative
kəmˈbæt ɪvcom·bat·ive

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1. contentious, combative, disputatious, disputative, litigiousadjective

   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"

2. agonistic, agonistical, combativeadjective

   striving to overcome in argument

   "a dialectical and agonistic approach"

3. battleful, bellicose, combativeadjective

   having or showing a ready disposition to fight

   "bellicose young officers"; "a combative impulse"; "a contentious nature"

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1. combativeadjective

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

   His combative style leads to many arguments.

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1. combative

   Combatives is the term for hand-to-hand combat training and techniques within the Army branch of the United States military.

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1. combative

   Combative refers to having or showing a readiness or willingness to fight, argue, or engage in confrontation or competition. It often implies aggressiveness, being feisty, contentious, or antagonistic in nature.

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1. Combativeadjective

   disposed to engage in combat; pugnacious

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of combative in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of combative in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of combative in a Sentence

1. Parlow Cone:

   I loved the combative nature of it, i was fearless.

2. Terry Madonna:

   Hillary is not known for debates, she does much better in small groups, she does not do well in big arenas, she is not compelling. Right now she is pursuing the front-runner strategy, in that she can be hurt more by a primary process that gets combative in debates. So she speaks more to selective audiences.

3. Joe Funk:

   They just lose control, they will be combative and violent, just cussing you out. And after they come of it, they don't realize what they did.

4. Brandi Glanville:

   'Beverly Hills Housewives' will always be a part of my life, she said. It’s like you are grandfathered in... but it has been nice to have a break [from] not always having to strategize and think about what is going to happen next and who is going to come at you. Like constantly being combative with other people, it’s just not healthy or fun.

5. Stuart Roberts:

   He was combative the entire time.

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