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HOSTILITIES Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word hostilities. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word hostilities. (close relations)
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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)

Best Hypernyms For HOSTILITIES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for hostilities, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
action hate hatred state unfriendliness

Alternatives for ENMITY

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