Combative and Fierce

Combative

Combative adjective - Feeling or displaying eagerness to fight.
Usage example: channeling his naturally combative impulses into sports

Fierce and combative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fierce" instead an adjective "Combative".

Fierce

Fierce adjective - Violently unfriendly or aggressive in disposition.
Usage example: the Vikings had a well-earned reputation for being fierce warriors

Combative and fierce are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Combative" instead an adjective "Fierce".

Nearby Words: fiercely, fierceness
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