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hostile

Upset vs Hostile - What's the difference?

upset | hostile |


As adjectives the difference between upset and hostile

is that upset is (of a person) angry, distressed or unhappy while hostile is 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.

As nouns the difference between upset and hostile

is that upset is (uncountable) disturbance or disruption while hostile is (chiefly|in the plural) an enemy.

As a verb upset

is to make (a person) angry, distressed, or unhappy.

Hostile vs Irritable - What's the difference?

hostile | irritable |


As adjectives the difference between hostile and irritable

is that hostile is 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 while irritable is capable of being irritated.

As a noun hostile

is (chiefly|in the plural) an enemy.

Aggressiveness vs Hostile - What's the difference?

aggressiveness | hostile |


As nouns the difference between aggressiveness and hostile

is that aggressiveness is (uncountable) the state or quality of being aggressive while hostile is (chiefly|in the plural) an enemy.

As an adjective hostile is

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.

Hostile vs Rivalry - What's the difference?

hostile | rivalry |


As nouns the difference between hostile and rivalry

is that hostile is (chiefly|in the plural) an enemy while rivalry is the relationship between two or more rivals who regularly compete with each other the term usually applies to two rivals.

As an adjective hostile

is 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.

Hostile vs Vehement - What's the difference?

hostile | vehement |


As adjectives the difference between hostile and vehement

is that hostile is 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 while vehement is vehement.

As a noun hostile

is (chiefly|in the plural) an enemy.

Recalcitrant vs Hostile - What's the difference?

recalcitrant | hostile | Related terms |

Recalcitrant is a related term of hostile.


As adjectives the difference between recalcitrant and hostile

is that recalcitrant is recalcitrant, rebellious while hostile is 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.

As a noun hostile is

(chiefly|in the plural) an enemy.

Hysterical vs Hostile - What's the difference?

hysterical | hostile |


As adjectives the difference between hysterical and hostile

is that hysterical is of, or arising from hysteria while hostile is 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.

As a noun hostile is

(chiefly|in the plural) an enemy.

Unaccommodating vs Hostile - What's the difference?

unaccommodating | hostile | Related terms |

Unaccommodating is a related term of hostile.


As adjectives the difference between unaccommodating and hostile

is that unaccommodating is not accommodating while hostile is 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.

As a noun hostile is

(chiefly|in the plural) an enemy.

Opposed vs Hostile - What's the difference?

opposed | hostile |


As adjectives the difference between opposed and hostile

is that opposed is acting in opposition; opposing while hostile is 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.

As a verb opposed

is (oppose).

As a noun hostile is

(chiefly|in the plural) an enemy.

Hostile vs Destructive - What's the difference?

hostile | destructive |


As adjectives the difference between hostile and destructive

is that hostile is 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 while destructive is causing destruction; damaging.

As a noun hostile

is (chiefly|in the plural) an enemy.

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