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Synonyms for Combative (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits):
contentious, disputatious, litigious, disputative

WordNet sense 2 (striving to overcome in argument):
agonistic, agonistical

WordNet sense 3 (involving competition or competitiveness):
competitory

WordNet sense 4 (having or showing a ready disposition to fight):
bellicose, battleful


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