PUGNACIOUS Synonyms
There are 18 synonyms of the word
pugnacious.
(exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word pugnacious. (close relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word pugnacious. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PUGNACIOUS
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | aggressive | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 2 | antagonistic | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 3 | argumentative | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 4 | bellicose | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 5 | belligerent | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 6 | combative | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 7 | confrontational | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 8 | contentious | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 9 | feisty | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 10 | hostile | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 11 | irascible | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 12 | militant | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 13 | quarrelsome | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 14 | truculent | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 15 | warlike | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 16 | hard-bitten | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 17 | hard-boiled | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 18 | rough | verb, adjectivev, adj |
Best Hypernyms For PUGNACIOUS
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
pugnacious, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
aggressive
antagonistic
bellicose
belligerent
combative
confrontational
contentious
defiant
feisty
hostile
militant
quarrelsome
truculent
