hostility Meaning & Definition
What Does Hostility Mean?
Hostility is a noun that means The state of being hostile. It is also used to mean A hostile action, especially a military action. See hostilities for specific plural definition.
Word Facts for Hostility
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //hɒsˈtɪlɪti// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | enmity, aggression and antagonism |
| Antonyms | amity, friendliness and peace |
| Plural | hostilities |
Hostility Definition (Noun)
- The state of being hostile.
My resentment and anger towards you caused hostility and a division between us.
- A hostile action, especially a military action. See hostilities for specific plural definition.
Synonyms of Hostility
Antonyms of Hostility
Hostility in a Sentence
My resentment and anger towards you caused hostility and a division between us.
Word Forms & Grammar
hostility (countable and uncountable, plural hostilities)
Words That Rhyme With Hostility
Origin of Hostility
From Middle English hostilitie, hostilite, from Old French hostilité, from Latin hostīlitās. By surface analysis, hostile + -ity.
Pronouncing Hostility
You say hostility as //hɒsˈtɪlɪti//. It has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hostility
What part of speech is hostility?
Hostility is a noun.
What is another word for hostility?
You can replace hostility with words such as enmity, aggression and antagonism. See the full list of hostility synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of hostility?
Words opposite in meaning to hostility are amity, friendliness and peace.
What is the plural of hostility?
The plural of hostility is hostilities.