Amicable and Combative

Opposite meaning words

Amicable adjective - Having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest.

Usage example: finds his coworkers at his new job just as amicable as he ever could have hoped

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Combative is an antonym for amicable.

Nearby Words: amicably, amicability

Combative adjective - Feeling or displaying eagerness to fight.

Usage example: channeling his naturally combative impulses into sports

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Amicable is an antonym for combative.

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Combative and Amicable. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/amicable/combative

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