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

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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: [noun] deep-seated usually mutual ill will. hostile action. overt acts of warfare : war.

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   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.

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

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

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

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   3 meanings: 1. enmity or antagonism 2. an act expressing enmity or opposition 3. fighting; warfare.... Click for more definitions.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHOSTILITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

8. 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.

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

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   3 senses: 1. enmity or antagonism 2. an act expressing enmity or opposition 3. fighting; warfare.... Click for more definitions.

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

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    Define hostility. hostility synonyms, hostility pronunciation, hostility translation, English dictionary definition of hostility. n. pl. hos·til·i·ties 1. The state of being hostile; antagonism or enmity. See Synonyms at enmity. 2. a. A hostile act. b. hostilities Acts of war; overt...

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

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