disputative vs combative

disputative and combative both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
disputative	No	Yes	No	No
combative	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, disputative and combative are synonyms defined as:

disputative and combative: inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits

Other synonyms of disputative include contentious, disputatious, litigious.

disputative (adjective)	combative (adjective)
inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits	having or showing a ready disposition to fight
	inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
	striving to overcome in argument