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hostile

/ˈhɒstaɪl/

noun

Meaning

  • (chiefly in the plural) An enemy.

adjective

Meaning

  • Not friendly, appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence, or a desire to thwart and injure

    "a hostile country"

  • Aggressive, antagonistic.

  • Unwilling

  • Of a hostile takeover.

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

Synonyms

antagonistic,
hateful,
inimical,
unfriendly