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November 21, 2026

hostile

/ˈhɒstaɪl/adjective

Not friendly, appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence, or a desire to thwart and injure.

Example sentences

  • a hostile country
  • Microsoft may go hostile in its bid for Yahoo as soon as Friday, according to a published report.

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