On this page you'll find 10+ example sentences with Combative. Discover the meaning, synonyms such as contentious or bellicose and how to use the word correctly in a sentence.
Combative meaning
Given to fighting; disposed to engage in combat; pugnacious.
Synonyms of Combative
Using Combative
- The main meaning on this page is: Given to fighting; disposed to engage in combat; pugnacious.
- Useful related words include: contentious, bellicose, battleful, competitory.
- In the example corpus, combative often appears in combinations such as: combative and, the combative, became combative.
Context around Combative
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23.3 words
- Position in the sentence: 5 start, 9 middle, 6 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Combative
- In this selection, "combative" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, became, taken, mention, stands, courteous and social stand out and add context to how "combative" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a highly combative tone for and a more combative phase. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "combative" sits close to words such as accolade, accompaniment and artistry, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with combative
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Mounties said the man “immediately became combative” and allegedly resisted being arrested. (12 words)
During a search of his person, the suspect became combative and resisted officers. (13 words)
The combative Democrat is known for his use of colorful and sometimes profane language. (14 words)
In the days then, Xi and his new Foreign Minister Qin Gang have set a highly combative tone for relations with the U.S., amid tensions over trade, technology, Taiwan, human rights and Beijing’s refusal to criticize Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. (43 words)
But some conservatives, organized around the House Freedom Caucus — as well as the score of Republicans who opposed McCarthy’s bid to become speaker — have taken combative stands as they try to disrupt business as usual in Washington. (38 words)
Republican Rep. Jim Banks, a combative defender of former President Donald Trump, announced on Tuesday that he is running for the U.S. Senate seat in Indiana being vacated by GOP Sen. Mike Braun. (34 words)
Example sentences (20)
But some conservatives, organized around the House Freedom Caucus — as well as the score of Republicans who opposed McCarthy’s bid to become speaker — have taken combative stands as they try to disrupt business as usual in Washington.
But somehow social media, which was touted as an engine of connectivity, has left us disconnected and often lonely, not to mention combative.
During a search of his person, the suspect became combative and resisted officers.
He accorded priority to self-preservation; always combative and tricky, and he brooked no opposition.
Immediately thereafter, his counterpart from Kano State seconded it in a manner that clearly indicated readiness for combative courteous confrontation.
In a statement, the Atlanta Police said that Ms Holder "continued to behave erratically and combative, by spitting and kicking at officers".
In one especially combative social media post, Rock shared video of himself opening fire with an assault rifle on a case of Bud Light beer.
In the days then, Xi and his new Foreign Minister Qin Gang have set a highly combative tone for relations with the U.S., amid tensions over trade, technology, Taiwan, human rights and Beijing’s refusal to criticize Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Japan has been quick to join the U.S.-led economic sanctions against Russia’s war on Ukraine and provided humanitarian aid and non-combative defense equipment for the Ukrainians.
Lewis Pearson and Rusi Tuima pair up in the second row, and the combative back-row of Roots, Vermeulen and Fisilau will be looking to assert themselves over the Londoners.
Mounties said the man “immediately became combative” and allegedly resisted being arrested.
Other influencers said they were repelled by the combative, juvenile tenor of the campaign and unwilling to abandon Mr. Trump, who seemed to be only gaining momentum with each passing week.
Police say when they tried to handcuff man, he became combative and proceeded to assault them.
Republican Rep. Jim Banks, a combative defender of former President Donald Trump, announced on Tuesday that he is running for the U.S. Senate seat in Indiana being vacated by GOP Sen. Mike Braun.
The combative Democrat is known for his use of colorful and sometimes profane language.
The combative midfielder was part of Super Eagles side that won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa.
The comments offered rare praise for Musk, the chief executive officer of Tesla, who has had a combative relationship with the president since he took office.
The Government for its part is hardly helping to resolve matters by its combative rhetoric.
The idea for Tom's combative romantic partner became B'Elanna, in a move that better suited Torres' personality and natural chemistry with Paris.
The return-to-office battle between workers and employers is entering a more combative phase.
Common combinations with combative
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: