"combative" meaning in All languages combined

See combative on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

IPA: /ˈkɒm.bə.tɪv/ [UK] Audio: en-us-combative.ogg [US] Forms: combative [positive], more combative [comparative], most combative [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If someone or something is combative, they are quick to fight or argue. Synonyms: argumentative, contentious, unfriendly, hostile
    Sense id: simple-combative-en-adj-ornlz1k2
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