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 hostile hostile /hɑːˈstaɪl/

adjective

  1. () Characterized by enmity or ill will  ( hostile )
    characterized by enmity or ill will
     A hostile nation
    a hostile nation
     A hostile remark
    a hostile remark
     Hostile actions
    hostile actions
  2. () Not belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally  ( hostile )
    not belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally
     Hostile naval and air forces
    hostile naval and air forces
  3. Unsolicited and resisted by the management of the target company (used of attempts to buy or take control of a business)  ( hostile )
    unsolicited and resisted by the management of the target company (used of attempts to buy or take control of a business)
     Hostile takeover
    hostile takeover
     Hostile tender offer
    hostile tender offer
     Hostile bid
    hostile bid
  4. Very unfavorable to life or growth  ( hostile , uncongenial , unfriendly )
    very unfavorable to life or growth
     A hostile climate
    a hostile climate
     An uncongenial atmosphere
    an uncongenial atmosphere
     An uncongenial soil
    an uncongenial soil
     The unfriendly environment at high altitudes
    the unfriendly environment at high altitudes
  5. Impossible to bring into friendly accord  ( hostile )
    impossible to bring into friendly accord
     Hostile factions
    hostile factions

noun

  1. (military) troops belonging to the enemy's military forces  ( hostile )
    (military) troops belonging to the enemy's military forces
     The platoon ran into a pack of hostiles
    the platoon ran into a pack of hostiles