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Combative vs Striving - What's the difference?

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Combative is a related term of striving.


As an adjective combative

is given to fighting; disposed to engage in combat; pugnacious.

As a verb striving is

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As a noun striving is

effort; the act of one who strives.

combative

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Given to fighting; disposed to engage in combat; pugnacious.
    • His combative style leads to many arguments.

    Synonyms

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    striving

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • Effort; the act of one who strives.
  • * 2007 , Steve Talbott, Devices of the Soul (page 192)
    • Do we really want all those strivings and contrivings—all those thoughts and assumptions someone has cleverly etched into the hardware and software we are using—to remain invisible?