1.
If you are ~ to another person or an idea, you disagree with them or disapprove of them, often showing this in your behaviour.
Many people felt he would be ~ to the idea of foreign intervention...
The West has gradually relaxed its ~ attitude to this influential state...
ADJ: oft ADJ to/towards n
2.
Someone who is ~ is unfriendly and aggressive.
Drinking may make a person feel relaxed and happy, or it may make her ~, violent, or depressed...
= aggressive
ADJ
3.
Hostile situations and conditions make it difficult for you to achieve something.
If this round of talks fails, the world’s trading environment is likely to become increasingly ~.
ADJ
4.
A ~ takeover bid is one that is opposed by the company that is being bid for. (BUSINESS)
Kingfisher launched a ~ bid for Dixons.
ADJ
5.
In a war, you use ~ to describe your enemy’s forces, organizations, weapons, land, and activities.
The city is encircled by a ~ army...
= enemy
ADJ: ADJ n