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    hostility
    /hɒˈstɪlɪti/

    noun

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHOSTILITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

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

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

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › hostilityHOSTILITY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

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

    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. 2. uncountable noun.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › hostilityHostility - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Hostility is the state of ill will and bad feeling. If a teacher embarrasses you in front of the whole class, you will probably regard him or her with hostility for the remainder of the school year.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › hostilityHostility - definition of hostility by The Free Dictionary

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

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

    [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.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryHOSTILITY definition in American English | Collins English ...

    May 27, 2024 · Hostility is unfriendly or aggressive behavior toward people or ideas. ...the age-old hostility towards all things English. Synonyms: unfriendliness, hatred, animosity, spite More Synonyms of hostility. 2. uncountable noun. Your hostility to something you do not approve of is your opposition to it.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishhostility noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishHOSTILITY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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