Hostile (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Very unfavorable to life or growth; "a hostile climate"; "an uncongenial atmosphere"; "an uncongenial soil"; "the unfriendly environment at high altitudes".
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Meaning 2
Not belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally; "hostile naval and air forces".
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Meaning 3
Characterized by enmity or ill will; "a hostile nation"; "a hostile remark"; "hostile actions".
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Meaning 4
Impossible to bring into friendly accord; "hostile factions".
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- The two nations had been hostile towards each other for decades, making diplomatic relations nearly impossible.
- The company's hostile takeover bid was met with fierce resistance from the target company's board of directors.
- The hostile crowd booed and jeered as the opposing team took to the field.
- After years of conflict, the two hostile factions finally agreed to meet for peace talks.
- The hostile environment of the war-torn city made it difficult for aid workers to deliver much-needed supplies.
Meaning 5
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".
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