hostile
Pronunciation:
/ˈhɒstaɪl//ˈhɑstaɪl/noun
Definitions
(chiefly in the plural) An enemy.
adjective
Definitions
Not friendly, appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence, or a desire to thwart and injure
Example: a hostile country
Synonyms:inimicalunfriendlyAggressive, antagonistic.
Unwilling
Of a hostile takeover.
Example: Microsoft may go hostile in its bid for Yahoo as soon as Friday, according to a published report.