Argumentative
Argumentative adjective - Given to arguing.
Opposing and argumentative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Opposing" instead an adjective "Argumentative".
Nearby Words: argument, argumentation
Opposing
Opposing adjective - Characterized by active hostility.
Argumentative and opposing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Argumentative" instead an adjective "Opposing".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- A person enacting this trope may be seen as either fair or argumentative, depending not only on how suddenly and fervently they change their position, but also on how often they take the opposing side, and more importantly, whether they bother announcing beforehand that they're attempting this.
Source: Devil's Advocate
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