combative

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Etymology

From combat + -ive.

Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ˈkɒm.bə.tɪv/, /kɒmˈbæ.tɪv/
• (America) IPA: /kəmˈbæ.tɪv/, /ˈkɑm.bə.tɪv/

Adjective

combative

1. Given to fighting; disposed to engage in combat; pugnacious.

   Their combative conduct leads to many problems.

Synonyms

• See also Thesaurus:combative

Translations

• French: combatif
• German: kampfeslustig, kampflustig, kämpferisch, streitlustig, streitsüchtig, streitbar, aggressiv
• Portuguese: combativo
• Russian: боево́й
• Spanish: combativo

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