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6+ Synonyms for Agonistic & Similar Words

Definition of agonistic

adjective
  1. of or relating to the athletic contests held in ancient Greece
  2. striving to overcome in argument; "a dialectical and agonistic approach"
  3. struggling for effect; "agonistic poses"

6 synonyms found

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What are synonyms for agonistic?
Synonyms for agonistic include: affected, combative, competitive, strained, unnatural, competitory.
How many synonyms does agonistic have?
Agonistic has 6 synonyms.

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