hostile

/ˈhɒstaɪl/adj
Middle School
1

Not friendly; appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence or a desire to thwart and injure.

2

Aggressive; antagonistic.

3

Unwilling.

4

Being or relating to a hostile takeover.

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