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combativeness

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /kəm.ˈbæ.tɪv.nəs/
    • /kəm.ˈbæ.tɪv.nəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /kəm.ˈbæ.tɪv.nəs/

Definition of combativeness word

  • noun combativeness The state of being combative. 1

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Parts of speech for Combativeness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

combativeness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for combativeness

noun combativeness

  • belligerence — the act or quality of being belligerent or warlike; aggressiveness
  • aggressiveness — characterized by or tending toward unprovoked offensives, attacks, invasions, or the like; militantly forward or menacing: aggressive acts against a neighboring country.
  • aggression — Aggression is a quality of anger and determination that makes you ready to attack other people.
  • bellicosity — inclined or eager to fight; aggressively hostile; belligerent; pugnacious.
  • belligerency — the state of being at war

Top questions with combativeness

  • what does combativeness mean?

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