hostilities
hɒˈstɪlɪtiz
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Definition of hostilities - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
antagonistic feelingsfeelings of antagonism or enmity
  • The meeting was marked by hostilities from both sides..
antagonism enmity
2.
conflictTECH.overt acts of warfare or aggressionTECH.
  • Ceasefire agreements aim to end hostilities.
combat warfare
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Expressions with hostilities

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stopping fighting between groups, often before a peace agreement
The leaders announced a cessation of hostilities last night.
restart of fighting between opposing armed groups after a pause
The resumption of hostilities ended the brief ceasefire between the two countries.

Origin of hostilities

Latin, hostilis (enemy) + -ities (state)

Terms with hostilities included in their meaning

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conflict
commence hostilities
conflict resolution
end hostilities or reach a peace agreement
military
action justifying the start of hostilities
military
neutral area to prevent hostilities
hostilities
begin fighting or hostilities
diplomacy
seek to end hostilities
hostilities
begin a conflict or war
conflict
arguments or hostilities have ended

Examples of hostilities in a sentence

  • Despite the hostilities, they managed to negotiate a truce.
  • Hostilities erupted after the failed negotiations.
  • The treaty was signed to prevent further hostilities.

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  1. French:hostilités, ...
  2. German:Feindseligkeiten, Kampfhandlungen, ...
  3. Italian:animosità, ...
  4. Spanish:enemistades, ...
  5. Portuguese:hostilidades, ...
  6. Chinese:敌意, 敌对行动, ...
  7. Japanese:敵意, 敵対行為, ...
  8. Arabic:عَدَاوَة, أَعْمَال عَدَائِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:עוֹיְנוּת, פְּעֻלּוֹת אֵיבָה, ...
  10. Russian:враждебность, военные действия, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ворожість, бойові дії, ...
  12. Hindi:वैमनस्य, सैन्य कार्रवाई, ...
hostility
hɑːˈstɪlɪti

Definition of hostility - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
general statestate of being unfriendly or aggressive
  • There was a sense of hostility in the room.
aggression animosity unfriendliness
2.
animositydeep-seated ill-will or enmity
  • His hostility towards her was evident.
animosity antagonism enmity
3.
conflictRarehostile action or military conflictRare
  • Hostilities broke out between the two countries.
combat conflict
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unreasonable anger or hatred towards someone or something
His irrational hostility towards the new policy was evident in the meeting.
underlying tension that is not immediately obvious
The latent hostility in the room was palpable even though no one said anything.

Origin of hostility

Latin, hostilis (enemy) + -ity (state)

Examples of hostility in a sentence

  • Hostility grew between the rival groups.
  • The hostility between the teams was palpable.
  • Her hostility towards the idea was surprising.
  • Hostility increased after the failed negotiations.
  • The treaty aimed to end hostilities in the region.

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  1. French:hostilité, rancœur, ...
  2. German:Feindseligkeit, Groll, ...
  3. Italian:ostilità, inimicizia, ...
  4. Spanish:hostilidad, animosidad, ...
  5. Portuguese:hostilidade, animosidade, ...
  6. Chinese:敌意, 敌对行动, ...
  7. Japanese:敵意, 憎悪, ...
  8. Arabic:عَدَاء, عَدَاوَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:עוֹיְנוּת, אַנִימוֹסִיּוּת, ...
  10. Russian:враждебность, неприязнь, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ворожість, неприязнь, ...
  12. Hindi:शत्रुता, संघर्ष, ...
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