American Dictionary
Definition hostility in American English
hostility
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/hɑˈstɪləti/
1
unfriendly or threatening behavior or feelings toward someone
2
opposition to something
Example
There is always some hostility to new technology.
Synonyms and related words
Example
The UN is demanding an immediate cessation of hostilities.
Example
the likelihood of renewed hostilities between the two countries
Example
Anti-war demonstrations continued after the outbreak of hostilities.
