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List of meaning for hostile

unfriendly; menacing

hostile(adj)

troops belonging to the enemy's military forces

"the platoon ran into a pack of hostiles"

hostile(adj)

characterized by enmity or ill will

"a hostile nation"; "a hostile remark"; "hostile actions"

hostile(adj)

not belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally

"hostile naval and air forces"

hostile(adj)

impossible to bring into friendly accord

"hostile factions"

hostile, uncongenial, unfriendly(adj)

very unfavorable to life or growth

"a hostile climate"; "an uncongenial atmosphere"; "an uncongenial soil"; "the unfriendly environment at high altitudes"

hostile(adj)

unsolicited and resisted by the management of the target company ( used of attempts to buy or take control of a business)

"hostile takeover"; "hostile tender offer"; "hostile bid"

marked by opposition or ill will

the suggestions for change were given a hostile reception by some of the longtime employees

opposed to one's interests

the company's president vows to fight the hostile takeover by the giant corporation

one that is hostile toward another

reports of hostiles in the area kept the settlers on edge

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