hostile

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/ˈhɒstaɪl/ English

Definitions

noun

(chiefly in the plural) An enemy.

adjective

Not friendly, appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence, or a desire to thwart and injure“a hostile country”
Aggressive, antagonistic.
Unwilling
Of a hostile takeover.“Microsoft may go hostile in its bid for Yahoo as soon as Friday, according to a published report.”

Related words

Synonyms

antagonistic hateful inimical unfriendly enemy antipathetical opponent antipathetic ill opposing unfavourable truculent unfavorable aggressive uncongenial inhospitable irreconcilable

Antonyms

Associated

takeover sexism natives attitude indians aliens environment alien bid reception intentions bias

Rhymes

reconcile vile beguile versatile juvenile senile pile aisle smile revile

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