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HOSTILITY

(noun)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Hostility.

How to pronounce hostility:

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Hostility - as a noun

A hostile (very unfriendly) disposition

Example: "He could not conceal his hostility"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ill will
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
unfriendliness18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A state of deep-seated ill-will

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
antagonism13enmity11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
state5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The feeling of a hostile person

Example: "He could no longer contain his hostility"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enmity11ill will
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hate7hatred10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aggression12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
action8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"There was a lot of hostility between the two rival teams."
"The manager addressed the issue of hostility in the workplace."
"The political debate was filled with hostility and aggression."
"The dog sensed the hostility in the room and started growling."
"Her speech was met with hostility from the audience."
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Word Game Points

Is HOSTILITY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hostility is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HOSTILITY has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is HOSTILITY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hostility is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HOSTILITY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is HOSTILITY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hostility is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HOSTILITY has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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