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   hostility

   /hɒˈstɪlɪti/

   noun

   • 1. hostile behaviour; unfriendliness or opposition: "their hostility to all outsiders" Similar antagonismunfriendlinessbitternessmalevolencemaliceunkindnessspitespitefulnessrancourrancorousnessvenomwrathangerhatredaggressionaggressivenessbelligerencebellicositypugnaciousnessmilitancytruculencewarlikenessoppositionantagonismanimosityantipathyanimusill willill feelingbad feelingresentmentaversionenmityinimicalnessOpposite friendlinessapproval
   • ▪ acts of warfare: "he called for an immediate cessation of hostilities" Similar fightingconflictarmed conflictcombatwarfarewarbloodshedviolenceactionmilitary actionbattlesstrifeOpposite peace

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French hostilité or late Latin hostilitas, from Latin hostilis (see hostile).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hostilityHostility Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of HOSTILITY is deep-seated usually mutual ill will. How to use hostility in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Hostility.

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   HOSTILITY definition: 1. an occasion when someone is unfriendly or shows that they do not like something: 2. an occasion…. Learn more.

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   Hostility definition: a hostile state, condition, or attitude; enmity; antagonism; unfriendliness.. See examples of HOSTILITY used in a sentence.

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   Hostility can be used to describe aggressive relations between two countries as well as between people. The issue of territorial borders can often cause hostility between neighboring countries. If actual fighting breaks out, use the word hostilities to refer to the violent actions between them.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHOSTILITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Definition of 'hostility' hostility. (hɒstɪlɪti ) 1. uncountable noun. Hostility is unfriendly or aggressive behaviour towards people or ideas. ...the age-old hostility towards all things English. [+ to/towards] Christabel looked at Ron with open hostility. Synonyms: unfriendliness, hatred, animosity, spite More Synonyms of hostility.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhostility noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [uncountable] aggressive or unfriendly feelings or behaviour. There was a barely veiled hostility in her tone. hostility to/towards somebody/something feelings of hostility towards people from other backgrounds. hostility between A and B There was open hostility between the two schools. Extra Examples. Topics Opinion and argument c1, Feelings c1.

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   1. a feeling or state of antagonism. 2. an expression or act of war. — hostile, adj.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of hostility – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   HOSTILITY definition: 1. unfriendly, angry behaviour that shows that you dislike someone: 2. strong disagreement with…. Learn more.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionhostility noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    hostility. noun. /hɑˈstɪlət̮i/ [uncountable] unfriendly or aggressive feelings or behavior hostility (to/toward somebody/something) feelings of hostility toward people from other backgrounds hostility (between A and B) There was open hostility between the two schools. Definitions on the go.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › hostilityHostility Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    HOSTILITY meaning: 1 : an unfriendly or hostile state, attitude, or action; 2 : acts of fighting in a war.