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

  • (..) and bring her back. And take someone who isn't emotionally involved. Like me. You'll never get in. Empathicalists have a very firm way with hostile vibrations. Let's turn into a couple of friendly vibrations. Until we get in. As they say, if you can't lick 'em, join 'em. - Do I look grubby enough? (..)
    1957 Funny Face
  • (..) Some other time. I just stopped by to pick up the wife and kids. All that is delicious is not nutritious. Avaricious, av... I feel a hostile vibration. That'll be me. Sorry. Has he been that way long? Three hours. It is the ultimate in concentration. Feels so good when you stop. (..)
    1957 Funny Face