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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
“This is a hostile and political act by Amazon,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters at a press conference.
The lawsuit alleges sexual battery and hostile work environment as causes of action against Dixon.
Earlier this week, Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., a self-described moderate Republican eyeing New York’s governorship, faced a hostile crowd and witnessed firsthand how the public is sourcing on the Trump administration.
The fact the White House is attacking Amazon for "hostile acts" in publishing tariffs is a cast-iron example of this.
"This is a hostile and political act by Amazon," she said.
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