HOSTILITY Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word hostility. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word hostility. (close relations)

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	enmity				nounn
	noun • a state of deep-seated ill-will • the feeling of a hostile person
	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
	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
	antipathy				nounn
	noun • a feeling of intense dislike • the object of a feeling of intense aversion; something to be avoided
	hatred				nounn
	noun • the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
	unfriendliness				nounn
	noun • dislike experienced as an absence of friendliness • an unfriendly disposition
	animus				nounn
	noun • a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
	aversion				nounn
	noun • a feeling of intense dislike • the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away
	bitterness				nounn
	noun • a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will • a rough and bitter manner • the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth • the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste
	malevolence				nounn
	noun • wishing evil to others • the quality of threatening evil
	malice				nounn
	noun • feeling a need to see others suffer • the quality of threatening evil
	nastiness				nounn
	noun • a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse • malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty • the quality of being highly unpleasant
	rancor				nounn
	noun • a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
	resentment				nounn
	noun • a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
	sourness				nounn
	noun • the taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth • the property of being acidic • a sullen moody resentful disposition
	spite				verb, nounv, n
	noun • feeling a need to see others suffer • malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty verb • hurt the feelings of
	rancorousness				nounn
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	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

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