HOSTILE


Meaning of HOSTILE in English

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

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