hostile
adjective/ˈhɑstaɪl/
Frequency rank: #3,847 most common English word
Meaning
Unfriendly and ready to fight or argue.
Example sentence
The animals became hostile when they felt threatened.
Synonyms & related words
- aggressive
- unfriendly
- threatening
- combative
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