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Definition of Hostile
1. Adjective. Characterized by enmity or ill will. "Hostile actions"
Similar to: Aggressive, Belligerent, Antagonistic, Antipathetic, Antipathetical, At Loggerheads, Bitter, Dirty, Head-on, Ill, Opponent, Opposing, Inimical, Unfriendly
Antonyms: Amicable
Derivative terms: Hostility
2. Noun. Troops belonging to the enemy's military forces. "The platoon ran into a pack of hostiles"
Generic synonyms: Military Personnel, Soldiery, Troops
Antonyms: Friendly
3. Adjective. Not belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally. "Hostile naval and air forces"
4. Adjective. Impossible to bring into friendly accord. "Hostile factions"
5. Adjective. Very unfavorable to life or growth. "The unfriendly environment at high altitudes"
6. Adjective. Unsolicited and resisted by the management of the target company ( used of attempts to buy or take control of a business). "Hostile bid"
Similar to: Aggressive
Derivative terms: Hostility
Definition of Hostile
1. a. 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.
2. n. An enemy; esp., an American Indian in arms against the whites; -- commonly in the plural.
Definition of Hostile
1. Adjective. 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 ¹
2. Noun. (mostly plural) An enemy, especially an American Indian in arms against the whites. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Hostile
1. an unfriendly person [n -S]
Medical Definition of Hostile
1. 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. Synonym: Warlike, inimical, unfriendly, antagonistic, opposed, adverse, opposite, contrary, repugnant. Origin: L. Hostilis, from hostis enemy: cf. F. Hostile. See Host an army. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hostile
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