hostile meaning and definition

HOSTILE noun

Definition of hostile (noun)

1. troops belonging to the enemy's military forces
   • "the platoon ran into a pack of hostiles"
   • antonym: friendly

HOSTILE adjective

Definition of hostile (adjective)

1. characterized by enmity or ill will
   • "a hostile nation"; "a hostile remark"; "hostile actions"
   • antonym: amicable
2. not belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally
   • "hostile naval and air forces"
   • antonym: friendly
3. impossible to bring into friendly accord
   • "hostile factions"
4. very unfavorable to life or growth
   • "a hostile climate"; "an uncongenial atmosphere"; "an uncongenial soil"; "the unfriendly environment at high altitudes"
   • synonyms: uncongenial, unfriendly
5. unsolicited and resisted by the management of the target company ( used of attempts to buy or take control of a business)
   • "hostile takeover"; "hostile tender offer"; "hostile bid"