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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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hostilities |
| definition 1: |
the state of being unfriendly or full of hate.
He felt hostility toward her after she hit him.- synonyms:
- animosity, antagonism, unfriendliness
- antonyms:
- devotion
- similar words:
- dislike, hatred, ill will, malice, opposition, spite
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| definition 2: |
(plural) acts of war.
We were sad to hear of new hostilities between the two countries.- synonyms:
- combat, fighting, war
- similar words:
- aggression, assault, attack, battle, warfare
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| related words: |
conflict, discord, feud, prejudice |
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