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hostile to

[ˈhɒstaɪl tuː]
adjective phrase
hostil a / hostil para com
1. showing or feeling opposition, dislike, or aggression towards someone or something
The government was hostile to the new policy proposal.
O governo foi hostil à proposta de nova política.
2. belonging to or characteristic of an enemy; unfriendly or antagonistic in nature
The troops faced hostile territory as they advanced.
As tropas enfrentaram território hostil enquanto avançavam.
3. presenting difficulties or dangers; not favourable
The company operated in a hostile business environment.
A empresa operava em um ambiente de negócios hostil.
Synonyms
antagonistic toopposed tounfriendly toagainstadversarial to
Antonyms
friendly tosympathetic towelcoming toreceptive to

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
hostil a
Standard usage; 'para com' also acceptable but less common
Portugal
hostil a / hostil perante
'Perante' sometimes used for 'in the face of' contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

hostile takeover
hostile witness
hostile environment
turn hostile
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