🔄 Synonyms of "Hostility"
5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| enmitynoun | A state or feeling of opposition, hostility, hatred or animosity. |
| aggressionnoun | Hostile or destructive behavior or actions. |
| antagonismnoun | A strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy. |
| belligerencynoun | Alternative form of belligerence. [The state of being belligerent; aggressive inclination to war.] |
| ill willnoun | A spiteful or vengeful attitude; a grudge; dislike. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Hostility"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| ill willnoun | A spiteful or vengeful attitude; a grudge; dislike. |
| enmitynoun | A state or feeling of opposition, hostility, hatred or animosity. |
| antagonismnoun | A strong natural dislike or hatred; antipathy. |
| belligerencynoun | Alternative form of belligerence. [The state of being belligerent; aggressive inclination to war.] |
| aggressionnoun | Hostile or destructive behavior or actions. |
| animositynoun | Violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike. |
| adversitynoun | (uncountable) The state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity. |
| hatenoun | Hatred. |
| hatrednoun | A strong aversion; an intense dislike. |
| hostilenoun | Not friendly; appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence or a desire to thwart and injure. |
| enemynoun | Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else. |
| rejectionnoun | The act of rejecting. |
| harassmentnoun | Persistent attacks and criticism causing worry and distress. |
| oppositionnoun | The action of opposing or of being in conflict. |
| aggressivenessnoun | (uncountable) The state or quality of being aggressive. |
| ragenoun | Violent uncontrolled anger. |
| aggressivenoun | One who is aggressive. |
| feudnoun | A state of long-standing mutual hostility. |
| rivalrynoun | An ongoing relationship between (usually two) rivals who compete for superiority. |
| confrontationnoun | The act of confronting or challenging another, especially face to face. |
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