Word Explorer

Combative

🔄 Synonyms of "Combative"

8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
contentiousMarked by heated arguments or controversy.
aggressivenounCharacterized by aggression; highly combative; prone to behave in a way that involves attacking (especially if unjustly) or arguing.
bellicoseWarlike in nature; aggressive; hostile.
agonistic(zoology, anthropology) Characterised by conflict or hostility.
competitiveOf or pertaining to competition.
competitory(dated) Acting in competition or rivalry.
agonistical(archaic) agonistic (of or relating to contests that were originally participated in by the Ancient Greeks).
battlefulFull of battles or conflicts.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Combative"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

WordDefinition
battlefulFull of battles or conflicts.
aggressiveCharacterized by aggression; highly combative; prone to behave in a way that involves attacking (especially if unjustly) or arguing.
competitiveOf or pertaining to competition.
competitory(dated) Acting in competition or rivalry.
bellicoseWarlike in nature; aggressive; hostile.
contentiousMarked by heated arguments or controversy.
agonistical(archaic) agonistic (of or relating to contests that were originally participated in by the Ancient Greeks).
agonistic(zoology, anthropology) Characterised by conflict or hostility.
militantFighting or disposed to fight; belligerent, warlike.
scrappy(informal) Having an aggressive spirit; inclined to fight or strive.
offensiveCausing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, hatred, sadness, or indignation.
combatantnounA person engaged in combat, often armed.
disputatiousInclined to argue or debate; provoking debate.
oppugnable(obsolete, rare) Disputable, contestable, refutable, capable of being oppugned.
fightablenounAble to be fought.
argumentativeProne to argue or dispute.
combatworthynounWorthy, ready, or fit for combat; fightworthy.
litigantnoun(law) A party suing or being sued in a lawsuit, or otherwise calling upon the judicial process to determine the outcome of a suit.
combatable(rare) Able to be combated or opposed
armed(sometimes in combination) Equipped, especially with a weapon.

Words Strongly Associated with "Combative"

These words statistically appear in the same text as "combative" (Google Books Ngrams).

🎨 Adjectives for "Combative"

Popular adjectives used to describe this word in books.

🏷️ Nouns for "Combative"

Common nouns this word is used to describe.

📝 Common Phrases with "Combative"

Words that come before

Words that come after

Translate “Combative” into Another Language

Pick a language — the word will be pre-filled in the translator.

🔗 Explore Related Words

Home/Dictionary/Combative