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Hostile — synonyms, hostile antonyms, definition

1. hostile (a)

73 synonyms
abhorrent acrimonious adverse aggressive alien aloof angry antagonistic antipathetic antisocial averse bellicose belligerent bitter caustic cold combative conflicting contradictory cool • • •

2. hostile (Adjective)

1 synonym
uncongenial
2 antonyms
amicable friendly
5 definitions

hostile (Adjective) — Characterized by enmity or ill will. ex. "a hostile nation" ex. "a hostile remark" ex. "hostile actions"

hostile (Adjective) — Not belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally. ex. "hostile naval and air forces"

hostile (Adjective) — Impossible to bring into friendly accord. ex. "hostile factions"

hostile (Adjective) — Very unfavourable to life or growth. ex. "a hostile climate"

hostile (Adjective) — Unsolicited and resisted by the management of the target company ( used of attempts to buy or take control of a business). ex. "hostile takeover" ex. "hostile tender offer" ex. "hostile bid"

3 topics
business business enterprise commercial enterprise

3. hostile (Noun)

1 antonym
friendly
1 definition

hostile (Noun) — (military) troops belonging to the enemy's military forces. ex. "the platoon ran into a pack of hostiles"

3 types of
military personnel soldiery troops