agonistic









agonistic


adjective

  1. combative; striving to overcome in argument.
  2. straining for effect: agonistic humor.
  3. of or relating to ancient Greek athletic contests.
  4. Ethology. pertaining to the range of activities associated with aggressive encounters between members of the same species, including threat, attack, appeasement, or retreat.

adjective

  1. striving for effect; strained
  2. eager to win in discussion or argument; competitive
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