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Meaning of hostile
showing opposition or resistance
Etymology of hostile
The word "hostile" has its roots in the Latin word "hostilis," meaning "of or belonging to an enemy," which is derived from "hostis," meaning "enemy" or "stranger"
Historically, the term has been used to describe individuals, groups, or nations that pose a threat or exhibit aggressive behavior
Synonyms
aggressive
antagonistic
belligerent
bellicose
combative
contentious
confrontational
difficult
discordant
disputatious
enemy
fierce
fractious
hateful
inimical
inhospitable
malevolent
malignant
obdurate
obstinate
pugnacious
quarrelsome
recalcitrant
rebellious
resistant
ruthless
spiteful
truculent
unfriendly
vicious
violent
warlike
Definitions
- Showing opposition or resistance, especially to a plan or idea
- * Feeling or showing opposition or dislike
- * Relating to or characteristic of an enemy
Usage Examples
- The company faced hostile takeover bids from rival firms
- * The crowd became hostile when the referee made a disputed call
- * The new policy has been met with hostile reactions from the community