hostile - Meaning in Telugu

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hostile - Meaning in Telugu

hostile Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of hostile in English

hostile adjective

1. unsolicited and resisted by the management of the target company (used of attempts to buy or take control of a business)

   Examples

   • "hostile bid"
   • "hostile takeover"
   • "hostile tender offer"
2. not belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally

   Example

   • "hostile naval and air forces"
3. very unfavorable to life or growth

   Synonyms

   uncongenial, unfriendly

   Examples

   • "a hostile climate"
   • "an uncongenial atmosphere"
   • "an uncongenial soil"
   • "the unfriendly environment at high altitudes"
4. characterized by enmity or ill will

   Examples

   • "a hostile nation"
   • "a hostile remark"
   • "hostile actions"
5. impossible to bring into friendly accord

   Example

   • "hostile factions"

hostile noun

1. troops belonging to the enemy's military forces

   Example

   • "the platoon ran into a pack of hostiles"

Synonyms of hostile

• uncongenial, unfriendly

Antonyms of hostile

friendly, amicable

Description

Hostility is seen as a form of emotionally charged aggressive behavior. In everyday speech, it is more commonly used as a synonym for anger and aggression.

Also see "Hostility" on Wikipedia

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