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 Russians, who were resentful of Western efforts to freeze them out over Ukraine, have toned down their anti-American rhetoric.
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Richard Gowan, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
But over the last few months, some US tourists have revived a decades-old practice of masquerading as Canadians in order to avoid anti-American sentiment abroad under the Trump administration.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
The State Department has increased vetting processes at its consulates and embassies for those applying for U.S. visas, including checking social media feeds for any antisemitic or anti-American messaging.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Read more Trump slams 'anti-American' pushback after fresh delay to Arizona copper mine
'White gold' seen as pivotal to Europe's massive trade deal with South America
A new Chile?
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2025
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Richard Gowan, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
But over the last few months, some US tourists have revived a decades-old practice of masquerading as Canadians in order to avoid anti-American sentiment abroad under the Trump administration.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
The State Department has increased vetting processes at its consulates and embassies for those applying for U.S. visas, including checking social media feeds for any antisemitic or anti-American messaging.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Read more Trump slams 'anti-American' pushback after fresh delay to Arizona copper mine
'White gold' seen as pivotal to Europe's massive trade deal with South America
A new Chile?
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for anti-American
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“Anti-American.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-American. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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