26984 words

hostility

3 definitions • 2 examples
1
an occasion when someone is unfriendly or shows that they do not like something:

Examples:

They showed open (= obvious) hostility to/towards their new neighbours.
2
an occasion when someone shows that they do not agree with or like something
3
fighting in a war:

Examples:

hostilities begin/break out Hostilities began/broke out just after midnight.

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