Hostility

/həstˈɪlɪti/

/hɑˈstɪɫəti/

Hostility

behavior or feelings that are aggressive or unfriendly

synonyms : ill will

angry opposition to a situation, plan, etc.

synonyms : aggression

the feeling of a hostile person

synonyms : enmity

a state of deep-seated ill-will

synonyms : antagonism

Examples

1. I was aware of her thinly disguised hostility.

2. Instead of engaging in hostilities with their neighbors, the two countries decided to make love, not war, and signed a peace treaty.

3. Later, hostilities broke out again.

4. Hostilities start immediately.