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hostile

[ hos-tl, -tahyl ]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy:

    a hostile nation.

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  2. opposed in feeling, action, or character; antagonistic:

    hostile criticism.

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  3. characterized by antagonism.

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  4. not friendly, warm, or generous; not hospitable.


noun

  1. a person or thing that is antagonistic or unfriendly.
  2. Military. an enemy soldier, plane, ship, etc.

hostile

/ ˈɒٲɪ /

adjective

  1. antagonistic; opposed
  2. of or relating to an enemy
  3. unfriendly
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a hostile person; enemy
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈDzپ, adverb
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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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of hostile1

First recorded in 1585–95; from Latin Dzī, equivalent to hostis “enemy” ( host 2 ) + -ile
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Word History and Origins

Origin of hostile1

C16: from Latin Dzī, from hostis enemy
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Synonym Study

Hostile, inimical indicate that which characterizes an enemy or something injurious to one's interests. Hostile applies to the spirit, attitude, or action of an enemy: They showed a hostile and menacing attitude. Inimical applies to an antagonistic or injurious tendency or influence: Their remarks were inimical to his reputation.
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Despite widespread public concern about the future of the planet, much of the public ended up hostile to JSO.

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In an unexpected appearance at the White House in February, Musk denied leading a "hostile takeover" of the US government, and defended his approach.

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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.

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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.

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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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