contentious synonyms

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[ US /kənˈtɛnʃəs/ ]
[ UK /kəntˈɛnʃəs/ ]

Synonyms

Having or showing a willingness to fight

scrappy warlike quarrelsome truculent pugnacious bellicose

Tend to act in a hostile manner

attack attitude aggressive hostile militant belligerent combative

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