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hostile
[ hos-tl, -tahyl ]
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
- characterized by antagonism.
Antonyms: sympathetic
- 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
/ ˈhɒstaɪl /
adjective
- antagonistic; opposed
- of or relating to an enemy
- unfriendly
noun
- a hostile person; enemy
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Derived Forms
- ˈhostilely, adverb
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Other Words From
- hos·tile·ly adverb
- in·ter·hos·tile adjective
- non·hos·tile adjective
- non·hos·tile·ly adverb
- o·ver·hos·tile adjective
- o·ver·hos·tile·ly adverb
- pre·hos·tile adjective
- sem·i·hos·tile adjective
- sem·i·hos·tile·ly adverb
- un·hos·tile adjective
- un·hos·tile·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of hostile1
C16: from Latin hostīlis, 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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