Combative and Peevish

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Combative adjective - Feeling or displaying eagerness to fight.

Usage example: channeling his naturally combative impulses into sports

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

Peevish adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.

Usage example: I would rather figure things out on my own than ask that peevish librarian for help

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Combative and peevish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Combative" instead an adjective "Peevish".

Nearby Words: peeve, peeved, peevishness, peevishly

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