hostility

Meanings

• noun

  Unfriendliness, antagonism, or open opposition.

  - "The hostility between the two countries led to a long-lasting conflict."
  - "Despite their differences, the siblings managed to put aside their hostility and reconcile."

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Pronunciation

1. /hɑˈstɪlɪti/
   
   
   
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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 hostility
hostile , foistal , toastile , coastal

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Variants

List of all variants of hostility that leads to same result
hostilities , hostility

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'hostilite', meaning enmity or opposition.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hostile takeover' refers to a corporate acquisition in which the buyer gains control of the target company against its will.

2. Hostility towards technology, such as fear of artificial intelligence, is known as technophobia.

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Related Concepts

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1. Aggression: A behavior characterized by the intention to inflict harm or injury on another being. Hostility can be a form of aggression, but not all aggression is hostile in nature.

2. Intolerance: The inability or unwillingness to accept or understand someone or something. Hostility can stem from intolerance towards differences in beliefs, values, or backgrounds.

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Culture

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Hostility has been a common theme in literature and art, often depicted as a source of conflict and tension. In Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet', the feud between the Montagues and Capulets is an example of deep-rooted hostility that leads to tragic consequences.

How to Memorize "hostility"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people with clenched fists, scowling faces, and crossed arms, representing the feeling of hostility.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hostility' with the feeling of unease or discomfort when interacting with someone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Haters Offer Silent Insults: The Opponents Inflict Sorrow' to help remember the definition of hostility.

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