Hostile | Mean of hostile in English Dictionary

/ˈhɑːstl̟/

• of or relating to an enemy
1. They were entering hostile territory.
2. hostile [=enemy] troops
• not friendly
1. a hostile atmosphere/expression
2. Her suggestions were given a hostile reception.
3. hostile behavior
4. an openly hostile critic
5. It was a small town that was hostile to/toward outsiders.
6. a hostile witness [=a witness in a legal case who supports the opposing side]
• unpleasant or harsh
1. The camel is specially adapted to its hostile desert habitat.
2. a hostile workplace

• involving an attempt to buy a company from people who do not want to sell it
1. a hostile takeover