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pugnacious in Dutch

pugnacious in Dutch is strijdlustig, vechtlustig, vijandig — pugnacious means having a strong tendency to argue or fight.

pugnacious in Dutch

strijdlustig
adj
Naturally aggressive or hostile; combative; belligerent; bellicose.
vechtlustig
adj
Naturally aggressive or hostile; combative; belligerent; bellicose.
vijandig
adj
Naturally aggressive or hostile; combative; belligerent; bellicose.

What does "pugnacious" mean?

  1. adjective Having a strong tendency to argue or fight.
    "The pugnacious senator picked a fight with every reporter in the room."
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pugnacious in a sentence

  • The pugnacious senator picked a fight with every reporter in the room.
  • Even as a child, he was pugnacious and quick to square up to bigger kids.

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What is "pugnacious" in Dutch?
"pugnacious" in Dutch is strijdlustig, vechtlustig, vijandig. pugnacious means: Having a strong tendency to argue or fight.
How do you use "pugnacious" in a sentence?
Example: "The pugnacious senator picked a fight with every reporter in the room." In Dutch, "pugnacious" is strijdlustig, vechtlustig, vijandig.
Are there other ways to say "pugnacious" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "pugnacious": strijdlustig, vechtlustig, vijandig.
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