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hostile

Mischievous vs Hostile - What's the difference?

mischievous | hostile |


As adjectives the difference between mischievous and hostile

is that mischievous is causing mischief; injurious 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

an enemy.

Hazard vs Hostile - What's the difference?

hazard | hostile |


As nouns the difference between hazard and hostile

is that hazard is (historical) a type of game played with dice while hostile is (chiefly|in the plural) an enemy.

As a verb hazard

is to expose to chance; to take a risk.

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 Threat - What's the difference?

hostile | threat |


As nouns the difference between hostile and threat

is that hostile is (chiefly|in the plural) an enemy while threat is an expression of intent to injure or punish another.

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.

As a verb threat is

(label) to press; urge; compel.

Hostile vs Friendship - What's the difference?

hostile | friendship |


As nouns the difference between hostile and friendship

is that hostile is (chiefly|in the plural) an enemy while friendship is (uncountable) the condition of being friends.

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.

Eager vs Hostile - What's the difference?

eager | hostile |


As adjectives the difference between eager and hostile

is that eager is sharp; sour; acid 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 eager and hostile

is that eager is alternative form of lang=en (tidal bore) while hostile is an enemy.

Remiss vs Hostile - What's the difference?

remiss | hostile |


As adjectives the difference between remiss and hostile

is that remiss is at fault; failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations 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

an enemy.

Rampage vs Hostile - What's the difference?

rampage | hostile |


As nouns the difference between rampage and hostile

is that rampage is a course of violent, frenzied action while hostile is (chiefly|in the plural) an enemy.

As a verb rampage

is to move about wildly or violently.

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.

Defensive vs Hostile - What's the difference?

defensive | hostile |


As adjectives the difference between defensive and hostile

is that defensive is intended for defence; protective 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 defensive and hostile

is that defensive is a means, attitude or position of defense while hostile is an enemy.

Hostile vs Onslaught - What's the difference?

hostile | onslaught |


As nouns the difference between hostile and onslaught

is that hostile is (chiefly|in the plural) an enemy while onslaught is a fierce attack.

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 Passion - What's the difference?

hostile | passion |


As nouns the difference between hostile and passion

is that hostile is (chiefly|in the plural) an enemy while passion is (fervor) passion.

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.

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