1
as in negative
marked by opposition or ill will
the suggestions for change were given a hostile reception by some of the longtime employees
2
as in unfavorable
opposed to one's interests
the company's president vows to fight the hostile takeover by the giant corporation
as in enemy
one that is hostile toward another
reports of hostiles in the area kept the settlers on edge
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Merriam-Webster unabridged
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