adjective
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Former Mayor Koch won a reputation for his combative style.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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But the time spent at Battersea developed his skill and enthusiasm for combative sport.
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Delacroix based his combative , romantic works on the compound curve.
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For that reason, the training encourages officers to either close in tighter on a combative suspect or move out of range.
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He brought a combative good humor to his dealings with the archdiocese.
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Luckily, Mr Clarke has a combative , sceptical personality.
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The combative veteran gave his side the lead on the hour, and then helped them to a flattering 3-0 win.