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Hostile

adjective
/ˈhɒs.taɪl/

Meaning

unfriendly; aggressive; antagonistic;
showing or feeling opposition, dislike, or hatred

Example Sentences

The hostile environment made it difficult to work.

The soldiers entered a hostile territory.

Example Expressions

hostile takeover

Synonyms

aggressive, unfriendly, antagonistic, belligerent, opposed, bitter
Entry 1
aggressive, unfriendly, antagonistic, belligerent
Entry 2
aggressive, antagonistic, unfriendly, opposed, bitter

Antonyms

friendly, welcoming, peaceful, amicable, supportive
Entry 1
friendly, welcoming, peaceful, amicable
Entry 2
friendly, peaceful, supportive

Collocations

hostile environment, hostile takeover, hostile attitude, hostile forces
Entry 1
hostile environment, hostile takeover, hostile attitude
Entry 2
hostile environment, hostile forces, hostile attitude, hostile takeover

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Showing great care and perseverance.
Having a quarrelsome or combative nature; eager to fight.
Of the highest quality, excellence, or standing.
extremely or unusually small

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