combative

ˈkɒmbətɪv
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Translation of combative into German

Adjective

aggressive attitude

ready and willing to fight or argue with others
  • He became combative during the discussion.Er wurde während der Diskussion streitlustig.
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Synonyms and analogies of combative in English

adj.aggressivebelligerentMore synonyms

Examples of combative in a sentence

  • The combative student challenged every statement.

Translations of "combative" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
kämpferischadj.

His attitude when he turned in the weapons was highly combative.

Sein Verhalten bei der Abgabe der Waffen war äußerst kämpferisch.

aggressivadj.

He was wandering around in traffic, combative, uncooperative.

Er lief durch den Verkehr, aggressiv und unkooperativ.

streitlustigadj.

You may find that your partner is somewhat combative and a bit imposing.

Vielleicht ist Ihre Partnerin irgendwie streitlustig und etwas zu bestimmend.

kampflustigadj.

His attitude when he turned in the weapons was highly combative.

Sein Verhalten war sehr kampflustig, als er die Waffen abgegeben hat.

streitbaradj.

The dialog was heated and respectful, combative and constructive.

Hitzig und respektvoll, streitbar und konstruktiv.

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Other translations for combative:

  • kampfbereitadj.
  • streitsüchtigadj.
  • kampfeslustigadj.
  • angriffslustigadj.

combative: Examples and translations in context

In the courtroom, her combative questioning caught the witness off-guard.

Im Gerichtssaal brachte ihre kämpferische Befragung den Zeugen aus dem Konzept.

The soldier's combative training prepared him for the toughest of missions.

Das kämpferische Training des Soldaten bereitete ihn auf die härtesten Missionen vor.

The boxer earned a reputation for his combative tactics in the ring.

Der Boxer erwarb sich einen Ruf für seine kämpferischen Taktiken im Ring.

The combative remarks between the coworkers created a toxic work environment.

Die kämpferischen Bemerkungen zwischen den Kollegen schufen ein toxisches Arbeitsumfeld.

The student's combative attitude towards feedback hindered their learning and growth.

Die kämpferische Haltung des Studenten gegenüber Kritik beeinträchtigte sein Lernen und Wachstum.

Her combative personality clashed with the peaceful atmosphere of the gathering.

Ihre kämpferische Persönlichkeit prallte mit der friedlichen Atmosphäre der Versammlung zusammen.

The politician's combative remarks ignited passion among his supporters.

Die kämpferischen Bemerkungen des Politikers entfachten Leidenschaft unter seinen Anhängern.

Years of competition had made him a very combative athlete.

Jahre des Wettbewerbs hatten ihn zu einem sehr kämpferischen Athleten gemacht.

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