transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈhäs-t ə l, -ˌtī(-ə)l ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin hostilis, from hostis
Date: 1580
1.
a. : of or relating to an enemy
hostile fire
b. : marked by malevolence
a hostile act
c. : openly opposed or resisting
a hostile critic
hostile to new ideas
d.
(1) : not hospitable
plants growing in a hostile environment
(2) : having an intimidating, antagonistic, or offensive nature
a hostile workplace
2.
a. : of or relating to the opposing party in a legal controversy
a hostile witness
b. : adverse to the interests of a property owner or corporation management
a hostile takeover
• hostile noun
• hos·tile·ly -t ə l-(l)ē, -ˌtī(-ə)l-lē adverb