Hostile

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