hostility
noun/hɑˈstɪlɪti/
Frequency rank: #6,736 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
unfriendly or aggressive feelings or behavior toward someone.
Example sentence
The ambassador was shocked by the hostility shown toward his delegation upon arrival.
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