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Hostile

/ˈhɒstaɪl/
Exhibiting intense opposition or dislike toward someone or something, often leading to conflict.

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Examples:

They are distinctly hostile views.

The time passed, and the two hostile gangs became very quiet.

Buck was learning to live in the hostile Northland.

Etymology:

etymology
Originates from the Middle English hostil, which came from the Latin hostilis, based on hostis meaning enemy.

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