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Warring vs Combative - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between warring and combative

is that warring is engaged in war; belligerent while combative is given to fighting; disposed to engage in combat; pugnacious.

As a noun warring

is the act of engaging in war or conflict.

warring

English

Adjective

(-)
  • engaged in war; belligerent

    • Antonyms

    * peaceful

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of engaging in war or conflict.
  • * 1842 , The Church of England Magazine (volume 13, page 189)
    • Worn out and wearied with the endless warrings of virulent sectarians
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    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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