hostility
noun/hɑˈstɪlɪti/
Frequency rank: #6,736 most common English word
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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