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

  • (..) - No, it's never come up. - Saved New York? - Never heard that. - Recall that? A hostile alien army came charging through a hole in space. We're standing feet below it. We're the Avengers. We can bust arms dealers all the live long day, but... ...that up there? That's...that's the end game. (..)
    2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron
  • (..) - Oh. No. - You are in distress. - No. Yes? If you will just allow me to contact Mr. Stark. Why do you call him a "sir?" I believe your intentions to be hostile. Shhhh! - I'm here to help. - Stop! Please...may I... I...! I cannot...cannot... (..)
    2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron