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hostile reply

[ˈhɒstaɪl rɪˈplaɪ]
nounpl: hostile replies
resposta hostil
1. A response or answer that is aggressive, unfriendly, or showing opposition and ill will
His hostile reply to the question surprised everyone in the room.
A resposta hostil dele à pergunta surpreendeu todos na sala.
2. A sharp or cutting response that demonstrates anger or resentment
She gave a hostile reply when asked about her absence.
Ela deu uma resposta hostil quando perguntaram sobre sua ausência.
NYC Slang
salty response
Synonyms
aggressive responseunfriendly answercurt replysharp retortantagonistic response
Antonyms
friendly replywarm responsecordial answerkind responsewelcoming reply

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta hostil
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
resposta agressiva
Alternative common in colloquial speech
São Paulo
resposta hostil
Standard formal usage
Portugal
resposta hostil
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal and standard

Related Idioms & Phrases

bite someone's head off
give someone the cold shoulder
respond in kind
throw down the gauntlet
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