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Hostile

noun
/ˈhɒstaɪl/
Word Frequency: 12.7

Definitions

1.noun(chiefly in the plural) An enemy.
2.adjectiveNot friendly, appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence, or a desire to thwart and injure
"a hostile country"
3.adjectiveAggressive, antagonistic.
4.adjectiveUnwilling
5.adjectiveOf a hostile takeover.
"Microsoft may go hostile in its bid for Yahoo as soon as Friday, according to a published report."

Synonyms

antagonistichatefulinimicalunfriendlyenemyantipatheticalopponentantipatheticillopposingunfavourabletruculent

Antonyms

friendly

Rhymes With

reconcilevilebeguileversatilejuvenilesenilepileaisle
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