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Words related to pugnacious
pug·na·cious
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bellicose
You use bellicose to refer to aggressive actions or behaviour that are likely to start an argument or a fight. -
belligerent
A belligerent person is hostile and aggressive. -
feisty
full of animation, energy, or courage; spirited; spunky; plucky: The champion is faced with a feisty challenger. -
friar tuck
the jolly, pugnacious friar who was a member of Robin Hood's band. -
impugn
to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon. -
kingbird
any of several American tyrant flycatchers of the genus Tyrannus, especially T. tyrannus (eastern kingbird) of North America, known for their pugnacious disposition toward predators.