hostile

//ˈhɒs.taɪl//
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Adjective

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more hostileComparative
most hostileSuperlative
1

Showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly.

She gave me a hostile look when I entered the room.

2

Relating to or characteristic of an enemy.

The soldiers entered hostile territory.

3

(Of conditions or environment) harsh, unfavorable, or difficult to survive in.

The desert is a hostile environment where few plants can survive.

Noun

1

A person or entity that is antagonistic or opposed, especially an enemy combatant.

The soldiers identified a hostile approaching the base.

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