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Quick definitions from WordNet (hostile)
▸ adjective: very unfavorable to life or growth ("A hostile climate")
▸ adjective: characterized by enmity or ill will ("A hostile nation")
▸ adjective: impossible to bring into friendly accord ("Hostile factions")
▸ adjective: used of attempts to buy or take control of a business ("Hostile takeover")
▸ adjective: marked by features that oppose constructive treatment or development ("Not able to accomplish much in such a hostile environment")
▸ adjective: very unfriendly ("A hostile attitude")
▸ adjective: not belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally ("Hostile naval and air forces")
▸ Also see hostiles
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▸ adjective: very unfavorable to life or growth ("A hostile climate")
▸ adjective: characterized by enmity or ill will ("A hostile nation")
▸ adjective: impossible to bring into friendly accord ("Hostile factions")
▸ adjective: used of attempts to buy or take control of a business ("Hostile takeover")
▸ adjective: marked by features that oppose constructive treatment or development ("Not able to accomplish much in such a hostile environment")
▸ adjective: very unfriendly ("A hostile attitude")
▸ adjective: not belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally ("Hostile naval and air forces")
▸ Also see hostiles
▸ Words similar to hostile
▸ Usage examples for hostile
▸ Idioms related to hostile (New!)
▸ Popular nouns described by hostile
▸ Words that often appear near hostile
▸ Rhymes of hostile
▸ Invented words related to hostile