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Hostile

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Definitions for Hostile

noun
troops belonging to the enemy's military forces
Examples
  1. the platoon ran into a pack of hostiles
adjective
characterized by enmity or ill will
Examples
  1. a hostile nation
  2. a hostile remark
  3. hostile actions
adjective
not belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally
Examples
  1. hostile naval and air forces
adjective
impossible to bring into friendly accord
Examples
  1. hostile factions
adjective
very unfavorable to life or growth
Synonyms
Examples
  1. a hostile climate
  2. an uncongenial atmosphere
  3. an uncongenial soil
  4. the unfriendly environment at high altitudes
adjective
unsolicited and resisted by the management of the target company (used of attempts to buy or take control of a business)
Examples
  1. hostile takeover
  2. hostile tender offer
  3. hostile bid

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