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[ adjective ] characterized by enmity or ill will
Examples "a hostile nation" "a hostile remark" "hostile actions" Used in print (Whit Masterson, Evil Come, Evil Go....)It was not a hostile gathering but Andy sensed the difference from last night 's hero-worshippers . |
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[ adjective ] very unfriendly
Examples "a hostile attitude" Used in print (John Harnsberger and Robert P. Wilkins,...)Selkirk persuaded eighty men and four officers to go_to Red_River where they were to serve as a military_force to protect his settlers from the hostile Northwest_Company which resented the intrusion of farmers into the fur traders ' empire . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] very unfavorable to life or growth
Synonyms Examples "a hostile climate" "an uncongenial atmosphere" "an uncongenial soil" "the unfriendly environment at high altitudes" Related terms |
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[ adjective ] marked by features that oppose constructive treatment or development
Examples "not able to accomplish much in such a hostile environment" Related terms |
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[ adjective ] impossible to bring into friendly accord
Examples "hostile factions" Related terms |
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[ adjective ] (business) used of attempts to buy or take control of a business
Examples "hostile takeover" "hostile tender offer" Related terms |
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