Definizione monolingua

hostile

hostile (plural hostiles)

1. (chiefly plural) An enemy, especially an American Indian in arms against the whites.

hostile (comparative more hostile, superlative most hostile)

1. Belonging or appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence, or a desire to thwart and injure; occupied by an enemy or enemies; inimical; unfriendly

   a hostile force

   hostile intentions

   a hostile country

   hostile to a sudden change

Definizione dizionario hostile

ostile

avversario

contrario

malevolo

nemico

Altri significati:

Very unfavorable to life or growth.

Not friendly.

Belonging or appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence, or a desire to thwart and injure; occupied by an enemy or enemies; inimical; unfriendly

An enemy; esp., an American Indian in arms against the whites; -- commonly in the plural.

belonging or appropriate to an enemy