anti-American
adjective
an·ti-Amer·i·can
ˌan-tē-ə-ˈmer-ə-kən 
-ˈmər-,
-ˈme-rə-,
ˌan-ˌtī-
: opposed or hostile to the people or the government policies of the U.S.
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The North American United Bid had to overcome concerns about the United States’ big role amid growing anti-American sentiment.
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june 7, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Voicemails provided in response to a request from the Star-Telegram ranged from callers saying Doolan was anti-American, a disgrace to Wylie, and not smart enough to teach children.
—Maven Navarro
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
The Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, John Bentivegna, saw his account share anti-American messages and pro-Iranian propaganda.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 2 June 2026
While the city's streets are lined with anti-American billboards and posters, Tehran's Museum of Contemporary Art opened an exhibit this week of six works by three American Pop artists of the 1960s -- Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Indiana and James Rosenquist – mainly chosen for their anti-war themes.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
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Kevin Baxter
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june 7, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Voicemails provided in response to a request from the Star-Telegram ranged from callers saying Doolan was anti-American, a disgrace to Wylie, and not smart enough to teach children.
—Maven Navarro
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
The Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, John Bentivegna, saw his account share anti-American messages and pro-Iranian propaganda.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 2 June 2026
While the city's streets are lined with anti-American billboards and posters, Tehran's Museum of Contemporary Art opened an exhibit this week of six works by three American Pop artists of the 1960s -- Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Indiana and James Rosenquist – mainly chosen for their anti-war themes.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
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“Anti-American.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-American. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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