noun
troops belonging to the enemy's military forces
Examples
- the platoon ran into a pack of hostiles
adjective
characterized by enmity or ill will
Examples
- a hostile nation
- a hostile remark
- hostile actions
adjective
not belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally
Examples
- hostile naval and air forces
adjective
impossible to bring into friendly accord
Examples
- hostile factions
adjective
very unfavorable to life or growth
Synonyms
Examples
- a hostile climate
- an uncongenial atmosphere
- an uncongenial soil
- 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
- hostile takeover
- hostile tender offer
- hostile bid