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   Hos·tile

   /ˈhästl/

   

   adjective

   • 1. unfriendly; antagonistic: "a hostile audience" Similar antagonisticaggressiveconfrontationalbelligerentbellicosepugnaciousmilitanttruculentcombativewarlikeunfriendlyunkindbitterunsympatheticmalevolentmaliciousviciousspitefulrancorousvenomousbitingwrathfulangryliterary:maleficmaleficentOpposite friendlymild
   • ▪ of or belonging to a military enemy: "hostile aircraft"
   • ▪ opposed: "people are very hostile to the idea" Similar opposedaverseantagonisticill-disposedunsympatheticantipatheticinimicalopposingagainstdead set againstat odds withinformal:antidown onOpposite in favor of
   • ▪ (of a takeover bid) opposed by the company to be bought: "the brewery fought off a hostile takeover bid last year"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from French, or from Latin hostilis, from hostis ‘stranger, enemy’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. hostilely adverb

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hostileHostile Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : of or relating to an enemy. hostile fire. b. : marked by malevolence : having or showing unfriendly feelings. a hostile act. c. : openly opposed or resisting. a hostile critic. hostile to new ideas. d (1) : not hospitable. plants growing in a hostile environment. (2) : having an intimidating, antagonistic, or offensive nature.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHOSTILE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   HOSTILE definition: 1. unfriendly and not liking something: 2. not agreeing with something: 3. difficult or not…. Learn more.

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   adjective. of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: a hostile nation. Synonyms: aggressive, warlike. Antonyms: friendly. opposed in feeling, action, or character; antagonistic: hostile criticism. Synonyms: contrary, averse, adverse. Antonyms: friendly.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionhostile adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   belonging to a military enemy. (business) (of an offer to buy a company, etc.) not wanted by the company that is to be bought. Definition of hostile adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › hostileHostile - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of hostile. adjective. characterized by enmity or ill will. “a hostile nation” “a hostile remark” “ hostile actions” synonyms: aggressive. having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends. unfriendly. not disposed to friendship or friendliness. aggressive, belligerent. characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › hostileHOSTILE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   HOSTILE definition: 1. unfriendly and not liking or agreeing with something: 2. unpleasant or not suitable for living…. Learn more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHOSTILE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   May 3, 2024 · 4 meanings: 1. antagonistic; opposed 2. of or relating to an enemy 3. unfriendly 4. a hostile person; enemy.... Click for more definitions.