com·bat·ive 
/kəmˈbætɪv, Brit ˈkɒmbətɪv/ adjective
/kəmˈbætɪv, Brit ˈkɒmbətɪv/ adjective [more combative; most combative] : having or showing a willingness to fight or argue
▪ a combative attitude/style ▪ When the police tried to arrest him, he became combative.
▪ a combative attitude/style ▪ When the police tried to arrest him, he became combative.
— com·bat·ive·ness noun [noncount]
▪ a lawyer known for his combativeness
▪ a lawyer known for his combativeness
