HOSTILITIES Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word hostilities. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for HOSTILITIES
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enmity | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of deep-seated ill-will • the feeling of a hostile person | ||||||||
aggression | nounn | |||||||
noun • a disposition to behave aggressively • a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack • violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked • the act of initiating hostilities • deliberately unfriendly behavior | ||||||||
animosity | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility | ||||||||
combat | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an engagement fought between two military forces • the act of fighting; any contest or struggle verb • battle or contend against in or as if in a battle | ||||||||
attack | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) • an offensive move in a sport or game • intense adverse criticism • ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation • the act of attacking • a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase • a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition • the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent) • strong criticism verb • launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with • attack in speech or writing • take the initiative and go on the offensive • attack someone physically or emotionally • set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task • begin to injure | ||||||||
battle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war • an energetic attempt to achieve something • an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) verb • battle or contend against in or as if in a battle | ||||||||
belligerence | nounn | |||||||
noun • hostile or warlike attitude or nature • a natural disposition to be hostile | ||||||||
combativeness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a militant aggressiveness | ||||||||
conflict | nounn | |||||||
noun • an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) • opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings • a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war • a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests • an incompatibility of dates or events • opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot) • a disagreement or argument about something important verb • be in conflict • go against, as of rules and laws | ||||||||
confrontation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a bold challenge • discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions • a hostile disagreement face-to-face • the act of hostile groups opposing each other • a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison | ||||||||
discord | nounn | |||||||
noun • lack of agreement or harmony • disagreement among those expected to cooperate • a harsh mixture of sounds • strife resulting from a lack of agreement verb • be different from one another | ||||||||
fight | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war • the act of fighting; any contest or struggle • an aggressive willingness to compete • an intense verbal dispute • a boxing or wrestling match verb • be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight • fight against or resist strongly • make a strenuous or labored effort • exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for | ||||||||
hostility | nounn | |||||||
noun • a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition • a state of deep-seated ill-will • the feeling of a hostile person • violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked | ||||||||
warfare | nounn | |||||||
noun • the waging of armed conflict against an enemy • an active struggle between competing entities | ||||||||
antagonism | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of deep-seated ill-will • the relation between opposing principles or forces or factors • an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility • (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure | ||||||||
ill will | nounn | |||||||
noun • the feeling of a hostile person • a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition | ||||||||
antipathy | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of intense dislike • the object of a feeling of intense aversion; something to be avoided | ||||||||
fighting | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of fighting; any contest or struggle adjective satellite • engaged in or ready for military or naval operations | ||||||||
hatred | nounn | |||||||
noun • the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action | ||||||||
opposition | nounn | |||||||
noun • the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with • the major political party opposed to the party in office and prepared to replace it if elected • the relation between opposed entities • the act of hostile groups opposing each other • a contestant that you are matched against • a body of people united in opposing something • a direction opposite to another • an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force) | ||||||||