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hostility Definition and Meaning in English (hostility definition)

noun
Synonyms:antagonismanimosityenmity
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Hostility definition: Hostility refers to a state of antagonism, unfriendliness, or opposition towards someone or something.

Definitions of Hostility

  1. 1noun

    Hostility refers to a state of antagonism, unfriendliness, or opposition towards someone or something.

Example Sentences

formal

“The two nations have a long history of hostility towards each other.”

casual

“Her hostility made it difficult for anyone to approach her.”

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adjectivehostile
adverbhostilely

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Hostility definition: Hostility refers to a state of antagonism, unfriendliness, or opposition towards someone or something.
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'Hostility' translates to 'hostility' in English. Hostility definition: Hostility refers to a state of antagonism, unfriendliness, or opposition towards someone or something.
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