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hostile
[ hos-tl, -tahyl ]
adjective
- of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy:
a hostile nation.
Synonyms: ,
Antonyms:
- opposed in feeling, action, or character; antagonistic:
hostile criticism.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms:
- characterized by antagonism.
Antonyms:
- not friendly, warm, or generous; not hospitable.
noun
- a person or thing that is antagonistic or unfriendly.
- Military. an enemy soldier, plane, ship, etc.
hostile
/ ˈɒٲɪ /
adjective
- antagonistic; opposed
- of or relating to an enemy
- unfriendly
noun
- a hostile person; enemy
Derived Forms
- ˈDzپ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- Dz·پ· adverb
- ·ٱ·Dz·پ adjective
- ԴDz·Dz·پ adjective
- non·Dz·پ· adverb
- ··Dz·پ adjective
- o·ver·Dz·پ· adverb
- ·Dz·پ adjective
- ··Dz·پ adjective
- sem·i·Dz·پ· adverb
- ܲ·Dz·پ adjective
- un·Dz·پ· adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of hostile1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Despite widespread public concern about the future of the planet, much of the public ended up hostile to JSO.
In an unexpected appearance at the White House in February, Musk denied leading a "hostile takeover" of the US government, and defended his approach.
The IDF report said the incident took place in what it called a "hostile and dangerous combat zone", and that the commander on the ground perceived an immediate and tangible threat after vehicles approached rapidly.
That people will splinter into hostile groups when common sense would lead them to unite is what fuels “The Last of Us,” as a game and a series, and lifts it into classical epic territory.
The report said the incident took place in what it called a "hostile and dangerous combat zone", and that the commander on the ground perceived an immediate and tangible threat after vehicles approached rapidly.
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