hostile, adj.
freq. cnt. 8
freq. cnt. 8
characterized by enmity or ill will
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 5
hostile
sample sentences
"a hostile nation""a hostile remark"
"hostile actions"
semantic pointers
also see
similar to
not belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3
hostile
sample sentences
"hostile naval and air forces"
unsolicited and resisted by the management of the target company (used of attempts to buy or take control of a business)
<adj.all>
hostile
sample sentences
"hostile takeover""hostile tender offer"
"hostile bid"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
similar to
domain of synset (topic)
very unfavorable to life or growth
<adj.all>
hostile uncongenial unfriendly
sample sentences
"a hostile climate""an uncongenial atmosphere"
"an uncongenial soil"
"the unfriendly environment at high altitudes"
semantic pointers
similar to
impossible to bring into friendly accord
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hostile