hostility

hɑːˈstɪlɪti
hostilities
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Noun

1.

general state

state of being unfriendly or aggressive
  • There was a sense of hostility in the room.Es herrschte eine Atmosphäre der Feindseligkeit im Raum.
2.

animosity

deep-seated ill-will or enmity
  • His hostility towards her was evident.Seine Feindseligkeit ihr gegenüber war offensichtlich.
3.

conflict

Rare
hostile action or military conflict
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  • Hostilities broke out between the two countries.Zwischen den beiden Ländern brachen Feindseligkeiten aus.
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Expressions with hostility: examples in English and translations in German

irrationale Feindseligkeit
unvernünftige Feindseligkeit
His irrational hostility towards the new policy was evident in the meeting.
latente Spannung
verborgene Spannung
The latent hostility in the room was palpable even though no one said anything.

Synonyms and analogies of hostility in English

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.

Translations of "hostility" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieFeindseligkeitnf.

To achieve peace, both sides needed to surrender their hostility.

Um Frieden zu erreichen, mussten beide Seiten ihre Feindseligkeit ablegen.

dieFeindschaftnf.

Sometimes they are very stubborn and often meet strangers with hostility.

Sie sind bisweilen sehr stur und begegnen Fremden oft mit Feindschaft.

dieAnfeindungnf.

Politics was characterised by harsh conflicts, hostility and violence in the streets.

Scharfe Auseinandersetzungen, Anfeindungen und Gewalt auf der Straße beherrschten die Politik.

dieAblehnungnf.

Her hostility melted away when she realized they shared common goals.

Ihre Ablehnung verflog, als sie erkannte, dass sie gemeinsame Ziele hatten.

Feindlichkeitn.

You give them acts of love in the face of their hostility.

In einem Akt der Liebe werde ich ihrer Feindlichkeit mit Güte begegnen.

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Other translations for hostility:

  • Gegnerschaftnf.
  • Abneigungnf.
  • Animositätnf.
  • Grollnm.
  • Unfreundlichkeitnf.

hostility: Examples and translations in context

Their criticism was in the nature of constructive feedback, not hostility.

Ihre Kritik war eine Art von konstruktivem Feedback, keine Feindseligkeit.

He spoke with hostility, making it hard to have a rational discussion.

Er sprach mit Feindseligkeit, was eine vernünftige Diskussion erschwerte.

We were shocked by the outright hostility at the protest.

Wir waren schockiert von der offenen Feindseligkeit bei dem Protest.

She could sense his hostility, even though he didn't say a word.

Sie spürte seine Feindseligkeit, obwohl er kein Wort sagte.

Alternative dispute resolution shows that conflicts can be managed without hostility.

Alternative Konfliktlösung zeigt, dass Streitigkeiten auch ohne Feindseligkeit beigelegt werden können.

An act of kindness can disarm hostility and foster understanding among strangers.

Eine freundliche Geste kann Feindseligkeit entschärfen und Verständnis unter Fremden fördern.

To disrespect your opponents is to invite hostility rather than sportsmanship.

Die Gegner zu missachten bedeutet, Feindseligkeit statt Sportsgeist einzuladen.

Name-calling often breaks down trust and creates an atmosphere of hostility.

Beschimpfungen brechen oft Vertrauen und schaffen eine Atmosphäre der Feindseligkeit.

See also:

latent hostilityirrational hostility
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