hostile behavior
[ˈhɑːstəl bɪˈheɪvjər]
noun phrasepl: hostile behaviors
comportamento hostil
1. aggressive, unfriendly, or antagonistic conduct or actions directed toward a person or group
The teacher addressed the student's hostile behavior toward classmates.
A professora abordou o comportamento hostil do aluno em relação aos colegas.
2. actions or words intended to cause harm, offense, or conflict
Hostile behavior in the workplace can lead to serious consequences.
O comportamento hostil no local de trabalho pode ter consequências graves.
3. a state of opposition or warfare; antagonistic conduct between groups or nations
The hostile behavior between the two countries escalated tensions.
O comportamento hostil entre os dois países aumentou as tensões.
Hostile behavior is addressed differently across cultures. In Brazilian and American workplaces, it's taken seriously for HR and safety reasons. In Brazil, there's often an emphasis on 'jogo de cintura' (adaptability) to avoid such confrontations, while in the US, direct confrontation and conflict resolution are more openly addressed. In Portugal, formal protocols and institutional approaches tend to be more emphasized.
NYC Slang
mad aggressive vibes / beefing
Related Idioms & Phrases
to show one's true colors (reveal hostile intentions)
to rub someone the wrong way (provoke hostile behavior)
to lock horns (engage in hostile confrontation)
bad blood (ongoing hostile behavior between parties)
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