Hostile

Synonyms of hostile

• unfriendly
• antagonistic
• unwelcoming

Antonyms of hostile

• welcoming
• friendly
• amiable

Collocations of hostile

environment

Frequency: 70 %

The hostile environment made it difficult for the plants to thrive.

attitude

Frequency: 60 %

Her hostile attitude towards her coworkers created a tense work environment.

territory

Frequency: 50 %

The animals fiercely defended their hostile territory against intruders.

takeover

Frequency: 45 %

The hostile takeover of the company led to many job losses.

Idiomatic Expressions for hostile

• Phrase: hostile territory
  Meaning: an area or region that is dangerous or unfriendly towards outsiders
  Usage: The soldiers were warned about entering the hostile territory without proper backup.