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What is another word for Adversarial? – 119 Adversarial Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    oppositional hostile antagonistic confrontational aggressive belligerent combative contentious argumentative disputatious quarrelsome bellicose pugnacious militant truculent inimical unfriendly adverse unfavorable negative contrary opposing resistant obstructive recalcitrant refractory uncooperative discordant conflicting

    Meaning of Adversarial

    According to Merriam-Webster, "adversarial" refers to being opposed or antagonistic, especially in a legal or formal context.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines "adversarial" as relating to or characterized by opposition, hostility, or antagonism.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes "adversarial" as strongly opposed or hostile, often in a formal or official situation.

    Example Uses

    • The adversarial relationship between the two companies has led to a series of intense negotiations.
    • The lawyer's adversarial approach in the courtroom was seen as aggressive by the judge.
    • The adversarial tone of the debate made it difficult for the candidates to find common ground.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    cooperative collaborative friendly amicable conciliatory peaceful harmonious cordial affable genial congenial sympathetic supportive facilitative accommodating obliging concursive unanimous consensual agreeable acquiescent compliant docile

    Related Nouns

    conflict opposition hostility antagonism aggression belligerence combat warfare dispute controversy argument debate negotiation litigation lawsuit trial courtroom adversary opponent enemy foe rival

    Related Verbs

    oppose resist confront challenge contend dispute argue debate negotiate litigate fight combat clash collide struggle contend compete rival antagonize provoke irritate exasperate

    Related Adjectives

    hostile aggressive belligerent combative contentious argumentative disputatious quarrelsome bellicose pugnacious militant truculent inimical unfriendly adverse unfavorable negative contrary opposing resistant obstructive recalcitrant refractory