Combative Definition & Meaning
combative
- adjective
- 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"
- striving to overcome in argument; "a dialectical and agonistic approach"
- having or showing a ready disposition to fight; "bellicose young officers"; "a combative impulse"; "a contentious nature"
"Combative" in song lyrics
See how combative is used in real songs:
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"post stroke combative"
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"tbi combative"
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"tbi caregiver combative"
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Words that rhyme with combative
Usage tips for "combative"
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