bellicose young officers; a combative impulse; a contentious nature.
By nature combative, the secretary of state Alexander Haig nevertheless embodied the national will.
One who demonstrates an actively aggressive or combative attitude, as in an argument.
My proud and combative father had been reduced to bouts of weeping as each new smear surfaced.
Students learn the fundamentals of tae kwon do through choreographed sequences of combative moves, the breaking of boards or other materials, and two-person controlled sparring.
Freed from the constraints of the traditional debate format, Vice President Quayle and Democrat Al Gore went after each other with a vengeance, creating a confrontation that was always lively, often combative, occasionally mean - spirited.
Youth League Branch of FASCO is a union full of combative force. Its establishment will have positive impact on the member's team consciousness, cooperation among FASCO affiliates and company growth.
98. It is impossible to say simply for the fun and exercise: as soon as the question of prestige arises, as soon as you feel that you and some larger unit will be disgraced if you lose, the most savage combative instincts are around.
The combative Frenchman is set to play a key role in the defence of Chelsea's title this season, providing the type of solidity in front of the back four that has made Jose Mourinho's side such a difficult outfit to break down.
