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Hostile vs Harassment - What's the difference?

hostile | harassment |


As nouns the difference between hostile and harassment

is that hostile is (chiefly|in the plural) an enemy while harassment is persistent attacks and criticism causing worry and distress.

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.

Icy vs Hostile - What's the difference?

icy | hostile | Related terms |

Icy is a related term of hostile.


As adjectives the difference between icy and hostile

is that icy is pertaining to, resembling, or abounding in ice; cold; frosty 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.

Hostile vs Unfeeling - What's the difference?

hostile | unfeeling | Related terms |

Hostile is a related term of unfeeling.


As adjectives the difference between hostile and unfeeling

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 unfeeling is without emotion or sympathy.

As a noun hostile

is (chiefly|in the plural) an enemy.

Negative vs Hostile - What's the difference?

negative | hostile | Related terms |

Negative is a related term of hostile.


As adjectives the difference between negative and hostile

is that negative is 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.

Hostile vs Critical - What's the difference?

hostile | critical | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between hostile and critical

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 critical is inclined to find fault or criticize; fastidious; captious; censorious; exacting.

As nouns the difference between hostile and critical

is that hostile is an enemy while critical is a critical value, factor, etc.

Hostile vs Hate - What's the difference?

hostile | hate |


As nouns the difference between hostile and hate

is that hostile is (chiefly|in the plural) an enemy while hate is haste, impatience.

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 hate is

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Hostile vs Ugly - What's the difference?

hostile | ugly | Related terms |

Hostile is a related term of ugly.


As adjectives the difference between hostile and ugly

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 ugly is displeasing to the eye; not aesthetically pleasing.

As nouns the difference between hostile and ugly

is that hostile is (chiefly|in the plural) an enemy while ugly is (slang|uncountable) ugliness.

Refractory vs Hostile - What's the difference?

refractory | hostile | Related terms |

Refractory is a related term of hostile.


As adjectives the difference between refractory and hostile

is that refractory is obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something 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 refractory and hostile

is that refractory is a material or piece of material, such as a brick, that has a very high melting point while hostile is (chiefly|in the plural) an enemy.

Wikidiffcom vs Hostile - What's the difference?

wikidiffcom | hostile |


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 noun hostile is

(chiefly|in the plural) an enemy.

Hostile vs Unresponsive - What's the difference?

hostile | unresponsive | Related terms |

Hostile is a related term of unresponsive.


As adjectives the difference between hostile and unresponsive

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 unresponsive is not responsive; unreactive.

As a noun hostile

is (chiefly|in the plural) an enemy.

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