Hostile meaning

What does “hostile” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“hostile” is a noun and adjective with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: troops belonging to the enemy's military forces.

hostile

troops belonging to the enemy's military forces
“the platoon ran into a pack of hostiles”
Oppositesfriendly

characterized by enmity or ill will
“a hostile nation”
“a hostile remark”
Oppositesamicable
not belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally
“hostile naval and air forces”
Oppositesfriendly
impossible to bring into friendly accord
“hostile factions”
very unfavorable to life or growth
“a hostile climate”
“an uncongenial atmosphere”
Synonymsuncongenial unfriendly
unsolicited and resisted by the management of the target company (used of attempts to buy or take control of a business)
“hostile takeover”
“hostile tender offer”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University