Hostile - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈhɑːstl|  American pronunciation of the word hostile
Brit.  |ˈhɒstaɪl|  British pronunciation of the word hostile

noun

- troops belonging to the enemy's military forces
the platoon ran into a pack of hostiles

adjective

- impossible to bring into friendly accord
hostile factions
- very unfavorable to life or growth (syn: uncongenial, unfriendly)
a hostile climate
- unsolicited and resisted by the management of the target company (used of attempts to buy or take control of a business)
hostile takeover
hostile tender offer
hostile bid

Extra examples

They were entering hostile territory.

Her suggestions were given a hostile reception.

It was a small town that was hostile to outsiders.

The camel is specially adapted to its hostile desert habitat.

Southampton fans gave their former coach a hostile reception.

Carr wouldn't meet Feng's stare, which was openly hostile.

The boy feels hostile towards his father.

Senator Lydon was hostile to our proposals.

Sales increased last year despite the hostile economic environment.

She was working in a hostile environment poisoned by sexist jokes.

...many therapists believe that it is better to be openhearted than to repress one's feelings, however hostile they may be...

...a perilous journey through hostile territory...

A smoke screen by howitzers to blank out hostile observation posts.

Among the friends, she felt immune from the hostile world.

They were hostile to the man.

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