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Meaning of hostile

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hostile

Pronunciation:/ˈhɒstaɪl//ˈhɑstaɪl/

noun

Definitions

  1. (chiefly in the plural) An enemy.

adjective

Definitions

  1. 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:inimicalunfriendly
  2. Aggressive, antagonistic.

  3. Unwilling

  4. Of a hostile takeover.

    Example: Microsoft may go hostile in its bid for Yahoo as soon as Friday, according to a published report.