combatively (Meaning)

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combatively (r)

in a bellicose contentious manner

He responded combatively to criticism, refusing to consider alternative viewpoints.
The two politicians sparred combatively during the televised debate.
She approached the negotiation table combatively, demanding concessions from the opposing party.
The student argued combatively with the teacher, unwilling to accept constructive feedback.
The coach addressed the team's behavior, warning against playing combatively and risking penalties.
Despite efforts to resolve the dispute peacefully, the situation escalated as both parties acted combatively.
The driver reacted combatively to the traffic stop, refusing to comply with the officer's instructions.
The combatively worded email only served to escalate tensions between the two colleagues.
He approached the task combatively, viewing it as a personal challenge rather than a collaborative effort.
The employee responded combatively to feedback from their supervisor, leading to further conflict in the workplace.

in a bellicose contentious manner

contentious,aggressive, confrontational, militant, assaultive, hostile, vicious, on the warpath, feisty, discordant

nonaggressive, conciliatory, amiable, nonaggressive, friendly, peaceful, pleasant, unwarlike, benevolent, friendly

He responded combatively to criticism, refusing to consider alternative viewpoints.

The two politicians sparred combatively during the televised debate.

She approached the negotiation table combatively, demanding concessions from the opposing party.

The student argued combatively with the teacher, unwilling to accept constructive feedback.