Combative Meaning in English
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Definition
Describes someone who is eager to argue, fight, or challenge others, often acting aggressively or ready to defend their point of view.
Usage & Nuances
'Combative' is usually negative, implying unnecessary aggression or argument. Common with 'person', 'attitude', or 'tone'. Not physical fighting alone—can mean verbally argumentative. Avoid confusing with 'competitive'.
Spanish: combativo - agresivo (persona)Portuguese (BR): combativo - agressivo (pessoa)Portuguese (PT): combativo - agressivo (pessoa)Chinese (Simplified): 好斗的 - 好争论的Chinese (Traditional): 好鬥的 - 好爭論的Hindi: झगड़ालू - लड़ाकूArabic: قتالي - عدوانيBengali: লড়াকু - বিতর্কপ্রবণRussian: конфликтный - воинственный - агрессивныйJapanese: 攻撃的な - 闘争的なVietnamese: hiếu chiến - thích gây gổKorean: 공격적인 - 호전적인Turkish: kavgacı - çatışmacıUrdu: جھگڑالو - لڑاکاIndonesian: konfrontatif - suka melawan
Example Sentences
He has a combative attitude in meetings.
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The child became combative when told to go to bed.
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Her combative nature often causes arguments.
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You don’t have to get so combative every time we disagree.
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The debate turned heated thanks to his combative style.
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She can be friendly or combative, depending on her mood.
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