hostile

Definition

  • n. troops belonging to the enemy's military forces
  • adj. characterized by enmity or ill will
  • adj. not belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally
  • adj. impossible to bring into friendly accord

Word forms

Plural
hostiles

Example sentences

  1. a.

    The hostile crowd shouted insults at the players.

  2. n.

    The government is taking measures to control hostile elements in the city.