hostile

Definition

  • adjective: of or relating to an enemy
  • synonyms: opposite, inimical, repugnant

Examples

  • a 'hostile witness' [=a witness in a legal case who supports the opposing side]

  • The camel is specially adapted to its 'hostile' desert habitat.

  • It was a small town that was 'hostile' to/toward outsiders.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) They're spinning up as we speak. to secure the approval from the host nation. General, this could be a hostile airport, so we are considering every option. Understood. It's a fluid situation. But there are a lot of (..)
    2016 13 Hours