Hostile Definition & Meaning
hostile
- adjective
- characterized by enmity or ill will; "a hostile nation"; "a hostile remark"; "hostile actions"
- not belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally; "hostile naval and air forces"
- impossible to bring into friendly accord; "hostile factions"
- very unfavorable to life or growth; "a hostile climate"; "an uncongenial atmosphere"; "an uncongenial soil"; "the unfriendly environment at high altitudes"
- unsolicited and resisted by the management of the target company ( used of attempts to buy or take control of a business); "hostile takeover"; "hostile tender offer"; "hostile bid"
- noun
- troops belonging to the enemy's military forces; "the platoon ran into a pack of hostiles"
"Hostile" in song lyrics
See how hostile is used in real songs:
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"My roof is like an infrared, I'm hostile"
9th Prince f/ Islord, Ruthless Bastards, T.M.F. — Generation Next -
"Model city in a bottle plugged hostile"
Aesop Rock — Dryspell -
"cause my inner greed to feed your hate for loving us is hostile"
Aesop Rock — Fast Cars
Words that rhyme with hostile
Usage tips for "hostile"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "hostile" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for hostile to find words that pair well.