HOSTILE


Meaning of HOSTILE in English

adjective

1.

marked by lack of friendliness or by opposition

takes a hostile view of a tax increase

hostile tribes

Synonyms: ill, inimicable, inimical, unfriendly

Related Word: argumentative, competitive, contrary, dim, disaffected, disapproving, opposed, opposite, unfavorable; dour, sour; bellicose, belligerent, contentious, pugnacious; militant, warlike

Contrasted words: amicable, benign, friendly

Antonyms: unhostile

2.

Synonyms: bitter 3, antagonistic, rancorous, virulent, vitriolic

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