Uk English Meaning of hostile

hostile

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Definitions and Meaning of hostile in English

Wordnet

hostile (n)

troops belonging to the enemy's military forces

Wordnet

hostile (a)

characterized by enmity or ill will

not belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally

Wordnet

hostile (s)

impossible to bring into friendly accord

very unfavorable to life or growth

unsolicited and resisted by the management of the target company (used of attempts to buy or take control of a business)

Webster

hostile (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.

Webster

hostile (n.)

An enemy; esp., an American Indian in arms against the whites; -- commonly in the plural.

FAQs About the word hostile

hostile

troops belonging to the enemy's military forces, characterized by enmity or ill will, not belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally, impossible

adverse,antagonistic,negative,adversary,antipathetic,belligerent,combative,Conflicting,Contentious,contrary

amiable,civil,cordial,friendly,hospitable,pleasant,sympathetic,warm,Accepting,Affable

hostie => wafer, hostess-ship => hostess-ship, hostess => Hostess, hostelry => hostel, hosteller => hosteller,