Affable and Combative

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Affable adjective - Having a relaxed, casual manner.

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Combative is an antonym for affable.

Nearby Words: affability, affably

Combative adjective - Feeling or displaying eagerness to fight.

Usage example: channeling his naturally combative impulses into sports

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Affable is an antonym for combative.

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