HOSTILITY

Definition:

1. [noun] a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition; "he could not conceal his hostility"
   Synonyms: ill will
   
   
2. [noun] a state of deep-seated ill-will
   Synonyms: enmity, antagonism
   
   
3. [noun] the feeling of a hostile person; "he could no longer contain his hostility"
   Synonyms: enmity, ill will
   
   
4. [noun] violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked
   Synonyms: aggression
   
   
5. [noun] acts of overt warfare; "the outbreak of hostilities"
   Synonyms: belligerency
   
   

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Related Words:

• virulence, virulency
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• aggression, aggressiveness
• belligerence, belligerency
• resentment, bitterness, gall, rancor, rancour
• meat grinder
• violence, force
• plundering, pillage, pillaging