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

  • (..) He has four sisters, two in front and two in back. They have had a meeting about him. And l listened to the meeting- they didn't know. And even the four-year-old was hostile. They're going to kill him. l didn't know how serious it is to a female that you lift the lid. But these women are serious (..)
    1983 Bill Cosby: Himself