assaultive
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Definition of assaultive
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Synonyms & Antonyms for assaultive
Synonyms
aggressive, agonistic, argumentative, bellicose, belligerent, brawly, chippy, combative, confrontational, contentious, discordant, disputatious, feisty, gladiatorial, militant, pugnacious, quarrelsome, scrappy, truculent, warlike
Antonyms
nonaggressive, nonbelligerent, pacific, peaceable, peaceful, unbelligerent, uncombative, uncontentious
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Examples of assaultive in a Sentence
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Craig previously said that Davis had a history of violence, describing it as assaultive-type behavior, dating to when Davis was 15. — Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, "Prosecutor: Suspect in fatal beating after car crash went through victimâs pockets," 31 July 2019 His sexist wisecracks, wise-guy sneers, and salesmanâs banter are as colorful as his assaultive obscenities. — Troy Patterson, The New Yorker, "âThe Loudest Voiceâ Eviscerates Roger Ailes and Fox News," 30 June 2019 The execution of this dastardly plot, as the movie presents it in CGI-heavy hyperreality, is harrowing and assaultive. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, "Review: Disney's New The Lion King Is Beautiful But Soulless," 11 July 2019 As a figure of immense, almost assaultive generosity, who could unleash, in us, bombastic yet utterly sincere gratitude. — Wesley Morris, New York Times, "Oprah Earned This Museum Show. And Itâs a Potent Spectacle.," 21 June 2018 For those who operate on any level of our public life, hear this: Some of our problems can be resolved or made less dramatic and assaultive by an old-fashioned concept that used to exist in American public life. — Peggy Noonan, WSJ, "We Must Improve Our Trust," 31 May 2018 After several turns in the forest, the trail empties back into the open ridge, a change so sudden, the light is initially assaultive. — Michael J. Bailey, BostonGlobe.com, "Rhododendron rhapsody on Roan Mountain," 9 May 2018 Why are people choosing to take this kind of assaultive conduct towards others? — Fox News, "Will President Trump retaliate against Syria?," 10 Apr. 2018 Her real harassers were a prurient media and psychically assaultive public. — Ruth La Ferla, New York Times, "Nothing Comes Between Brooke Shields and Her New Line for QVC," 14 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'assaultive.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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