combative

He and Brynn, who battled substance abuse, had a tumultuous, combative relationship that was growing only more strained.

The lawyer's combative and sometimes aggressive tone elicited gasps from the public and the media inside the courtroom, and several people shook their heads in disbelief.

According to that official, Gaetz repeatedly offered combative replies to the committee's questions, delaying the investigation for months.

They were combative and did everything simple and well.

Alongside Maya Rudolph as Harris, the pair poked fun at the combative interview.