hostilities

Meanings

• noun

  State of war or open conflict between different groups or countries.

  - "The hostilities between the two neighboring countries have been going on for decades."
  - "The declaration of war marked the beginning of hostilities."

• noun

  Any act of opposition or open resistance.

  - "The workers went on strike as an act of hostility against the management."
  - "His hostile behavior towards strangers was a cause for concern."

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Antonyms

peace , amity , friendliness

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Synonyms

combat , fighting , war , animosity , antagonism , antipathy , enmity , hatred , opposition , unfriendliness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hostilities
adversities , obstacles , complexities , companions , obligations

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Variants

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hostilities , hostility

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'ostilite' meaning 'enmity' or 'opposition'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hostilities' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The longest continuous war in history is the ongoing conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians, which began in 1948.

3. The term 'hostile takeover' refers to a corporate acquisition in which the acquiring company seeks to replace the management of the target company with its own.

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Related Concepts

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1. War: A state of armed conflict between different countries or groups.

2. Conflict: A disagreement or clash between people or groups.

3. Resistance: The act of actively opposing or refusing to comply with someone's authority or control.

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Culture

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Hostilities have been a part of human history since ancient times and have been depicted in various forms of literature, art, and music. In literature, the concept of hostilities is often explored through themes of war, conflict, and resistance. In art, hostilities have been depicted in various forms, from historical paintings of battles to contemporary works exploring the psychological and emotional effects of conflict. In music, hostilities have been a common theme in various genres, from war anthems to protest songs.

How to Memorize "hostilities"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scene of two armies clashing on a battlefield to remember the meaning of hostilities as a state of war or conflict.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word hostilities with the concept of opposition or resistance to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hostile Opposition' to remember the meaning of hostilities as a state of opposition or conflict.

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