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hostile intention

[ˈhɒstaɪl ɪnˈtenʃən]
noun phrasepl: hostile intentions
intenção hostil
1. A deliberate purpose or plan to cause harm, aggression, or confrontation toward someone or something
The diplomat detected hostile intentions in the rival nation's military movements.
O diplomata detectou intenções hostis nos movimentos militares da nação rival.
2. A state of mind characterized by antagonism or desire to act aggressively
Despite her hostile intention, she maintained a calm demeanor during the negotiation.
Apesar de sua intenção hostil, ela manteve uma atitude calma durante a negociação.
Synonyms
aggressive intentmalicious purposeantagonistic aimbelligerent intentionadversarial intent
Antonyms
friendly intentionbenevolent purposepeaceful intentgoodwillcooperative aim

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intenção hostil
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
intenção hostil
Standard European Portuguese equivalent
São Paulo
intenção hostil
Common in formal and informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

have hostile intentions toward someone
display hostile intentions
suspect hostile intentions
read hostile intentions into someone's actions
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