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[hos-tl or, especially Brit., -tahyl] 
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–adjective
| 1. | of, pertaining to, or characteristic of an enemy: a hostile nation. |
| 2. | opposed in feeling, action, or character; antagonistic: hostile criticism. |
| 3. | characterized by antagonism. |
| 4. | not friendly, warm, or generous; not hospitable. |
–noun
| 5. | a person or thing that is antagonistic or unfriendly. |
| 6. | Military. an enemy soldier, plane, ship, etc. |
Related forms:
hos⋅tile⋅ly, adverb
Synonyms:
1. warlike, aggressive. 2. adverse, averse, contrary. Hostile, inimical indicate that which characterizes an enemy or something injurious to one's interests. Hostile applies to the spirit, attitude, or action of an enemy: They showed a hostile and menacing attitude. Inimical applies to an antagonistic or injurious tendency or influence: Their remarks were inimical to his reputation.
1. warlike, aggressive. 2. adverse, averse, contrary. Hostile, inimical indicate that which characterizes an enemy or something injurious to one's interests. Hostile applies to the spirit, attitude, or action of an enemy: They showed a hostile and menacing attitude. Inimical applies to an antagonistic or injurious tendency or influence: Their remarks were inimical to his reputation.
Antonyms:
1, 2. friendly. 3. sympathetic.
1, 2. friendly. 3. sympathetic.
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| hos·tile (hŏs'təl, -tīl') adj.
[Latin hostīlis, from hostis, enemy; see ghos-ti- in Indo-European roots.] hos'tile·ly adv. |
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Hostile
Hos"tile\, a. [L. hostilis, from hostis enemy: cf. F. hostile. See Host an army.] Belonging or appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence, or a desire to thwart and injure; occupied by an enemy or enemies; inimical; unfriendly; as, a hostile force; hostile intentions; a hostile country; hostile to a sudden change. Syn: Warlike; inimical; unfriendly; antagonistic; opposed; adverse; opposite; contrary; repugnant.Hostile
Hos"tile\, n. An enemy; esp., an American Indian in arms against the whites; -- commonly in the plural. [Colloq.] --P. H. Sheridan.
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Language Translation for : hostile
Spanish:
hostil,
German:
feindlich,
Japanese:
敵意のある
Main Entry: hos·tile
Function: adjective
1 : having an intimidating, antagonistic, or offensive nature hostile work environment>
2 a : of or relating to an opposing party in a legal action hostile claim> b : adverse to the interests of a party to a legal action
3 a : adverse to or incompatible with the interests of a property owner hostile use> —see also adverse possession at POSSESSION easement by prescription at EASEMENT, PRESCRIPTION 1 b : unwelcome by or contrary to the interests of corporate stockholders or management hostile takeover bid>
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