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Definition hostile in British English

hostile adjective

adjective
/ˈhɒstaɪl/
1

behaving in a very unfriendly or threatening way towards someone

Example

The minister found himself in the middle of a hostile crowd.

Example

She was openly hostile to him.

Example

The appearance of more police provoked a hostile reaction from the protesters.

Synonyms and related words
unfriendly cold hostile
2

opposing something

Example

Public reaction to the war was generally hostile.

Example

The local community was hostile to plans for a new motorway.

Synonyms and related words
opposed opposing hostile
3

belonging to an enemy in a war

Example

The northern half of the island was controlled by hostile forces.

Example

Their plane was now flying over hostile territory.

Synonyms and related words
military warlike tactical
4

a hostile place or situation is difficult or dangerous to be in

Example

species that live in the most hostile environments on the planet

Example

a hostile economic climate

Synonyms and related words
dangerous harmful disastrous
5

done by one company to another that opposes its action

Example

a hostile takeover bid

Definition hostile in British English