"hostile" meaning in English

See hostile in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈhɒstaɪl/ [UK], /ˈhɑstəl/ [US] Audio: en-us-hostile.ogg [US] Forms: hostile [positive], more hostile [comparative], most hostile [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If someone is hostile, they are angry and not friendly. Synonyms: unfriendly
    Sense id: simple-hostile-en-adj-9iw5XovI
  2. If someone or something is hostile, it is against you.
    Sense id: simple-hostile-en-adj-WCFt04eh
  3. A hostile place belongs to your enemy.
    Sense id: simple-hostile-en-adj-TDh0JUFH
  4. A hostile place is difficult to live in.
    Sense id: simple-hostile-en-adj-mdgXS4cV

Noun

IPA: /ˈhɒstaɪl/ [UK], /ˈhɑstəl/ [US] Audio: en-us-hostile.ogg [US] Forms: hostile [singular], hostiles [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Hostiles are your enemies.
    Sense id: simple-hostile-en-noun-pzg9mLfp
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        "A hostile place belongs to your enemy."
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