hostile environment
ˈhɑːstəl ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt
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Definition of hostile environment - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
general situationplace or situation where people feel unwelcome or threatened
  • The team worked in a hostile environment every day.
2.
workTECH.workplace where harassment or discrimination makes working difficultTECH.
  • She filed a complaint about the hostile environment at her job.
toxic workplace
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Expressions with hostile

get a hostile receptionv.
receive an unfriendly response from others
The politician got a hostile reception at the rally.
go hostilev.
turn against someone or something
The crowd began to go hostile after the announcement.
hostile firen.
gunfire or attack from an enemy
The soldiers took cover from hostile fire.
hostile acquisitionn.
takeover of a company against its will
The company faced a hostile acquisition by its competitor.
hostile bidn.
attempt to take over a company without consent
The company faced a hostile bid from a larger competitor.
hostile expeditionn.
military campaign in a foreign country
The army launched a hostile expedition to capture the fort.

Expressions with environment

product of one's environmentn.
result of external factors
Her success is a product of her environment, benefiting from supportive mentors and resources.
busy environmentn.
situation with many tasks to handle
She thrives in a busy environment where she can multitask.
change of environmentn.
moving to a different place or setting
A change of environment can be refreshing.
comfortable environmentn.
place where one feels relaxed and at ease
The library provides a comfortable environment for studying.
in a natural environmentadv.
in a place where something naturally occurs
The plant grows best in a natural environment.
natural environmentn.
world of air water land and living things not made by humans
Pollution is damaging the natural environment in this region.
working environmentn.
place where people do their jobs
The working environment at the new office is very modern.
family environmentn.
overall home setting created by a family affecting members' growth and behavior
A supportive family environment can help children feel safe and confident.
business environmentn.
overall external conditions that affect how companies operate and compete
Government regulations have made the business environment more predictable for investors.
operating environmentn.
surrounding conditions that affect how an organization works every day
The company adapted to a changing operating environment in the market.

Terms related to hostile environment

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adversityalienationdiscomfortexclusionhostilityintimidationoppressionresentmentbullyingdiscriminationharassmentprejudice

Terms with hostile environment included in their meaning

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poison the atmospherev.
social
create a hostile environment in a group
survival gamen.
video games
game where players survive in a hostile environment
constructive dismissaln.
employment law
forcing resignation by creating a hostile work environment
envenomingadj.
environment
creating a hostile or bitter environment
hegiran.
migration
mass migration to flee a hostile environment
hejiran.
flight
journey to escape a hostile environment

Examples of hostile environment in a sentence

  • A hostile environment can harm mental health.
  • The lawsuit claimed a hostile environment existed in the department.
  • A hostile environment can lower employee morale.

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  1. French:environnement hostile, environnement de travail hostile, ...
  2. German:feindliche Umgebung, feindliches Arbeitsumfeld, ...
  3. Italian:ambiente ostile, ambiente lavorativo ostile, ...
  4. Spanish:ambiente hostil, ambiente laboral hostil, ...
  5. Portuguese:ambiente hostil, ambiente de trabalho hostil, ...
  6. Chinese:敌对环境, 充满敌意的工作环境, ...
  7. Japanese:厳しい環境, 悪質な環境, ...
  8. Arabic:بِيئَة عَدَائِيَّة, بِيئَةُ عَمَلٍ عَدَائِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:סְבִיבָה עוֹיֶנֶת, סְבִיבַת עֲבוֹדָה עוֹיֶנֶת, ...
  10. Russian:враждебная обстановка, враждебная среда, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вороже середовище, ...
  12. Hindi:शत्रुतापूर्ण वातावरण, शत्रुतापूर्ण कार्यस्थल, ...

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