Hostilities

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Synonyms of hostilities

Antonyms of hostilities

Collocations of hostilities

cease hostilities
Frequency: 80 %

After much negotiation, the warring factions agreed to cease hostilities.

end hostilities
Frequency: 75 %

The peace talks aimed to end hostilities and bring about a lasting truce.

escalate hostilities
Frequency: 70 %

The conflict between the two countries continued to escalate hostilities.

hostilities erupt
Frequency: 60 %

Tensions reached a breaking point and hostilities erupted between the rival gangs.

Idiomatic Expressions for hostilities

  • Phrase: hostilities break out
    Meaning: to start a conflict or war
    Usage: Hostilities broke out between the two rival gangs, leading to a violent confrontation.