hostil

[ɔʃˈtil]

adjectivepl: hostis

hostile

1. showing or feeling opposition, anger, or unfriendliness

The hostile crowd booed the speaker.

A multidão hostil vaiou o orador.

2. characterized by conflict or warfare; relating to an enemy

The soldiers encountered hostile territory.

Os soldados encontraram território hostil.

3. unfavorable or adverse to one's interests

The company faced a hostile takeover bid.

A empresa enfrentou uma tentativa de aquisição hostil.

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General Brazilian

hostil

standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

hostil

standard usage in European Portuguese

ambiente hostil (hostile environment)

takeover hostil (hostile takeover)

atitude hostil (hostile attitude)

território hostil (hostile territory)

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