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hostilities
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behavior or feelings that are aggressive or unfriendly
- The hostility between the two rival teams was evident throughout the entire match.
- Her comments were met with unexpected hostility from the audience.
- Despite their initial hostility, the two coworkers eventually found a way to collaborate effectively.
- The negotiations were difficult due to the underlying hostility between the parties.
- He could sense the hostility in her voice, even though she tried to remain calm.
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violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked
- The army was accused of hostility against civilian populations.
- The protest turned into a scene of hostility when the police intervened.
- Hostility broke out during the negotiation, leading to casualties.
- The country condemned the enemy's hostility at the border.
- Their hostility escalated to violence, disrupting the peace.
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a state of deep, entrenched ill-will or animosity
- The long-standing hostility between the families prevented any reconciliation.
- Their hostility toward each other dated back to childhood.
- His hostility toward the idea was grounded in years of disappointment.
- She held onto a quiet hostility that affected her relationships.
- The hostility between the two political factions is rooted in past grievances.
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