hostile
adjectiveHow to pronounce hostile:
Definition of hostile:
- hostile (adjective):
- opposed (to)
- of or relating to an enemy
- characterized by enmity or ill will.
Synonyms for hostile:
adversarial
adversary
adverse
aggressive
antagonistic
anti
antipathetic
antipathetical
at loggerheads
belligerent
bitter
combative
conflicting
contentious
contrary
dirty
frigid
hateful
head-on
icy
ill
ill-disposed
inhospitable
inimical
jaundiced
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