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hostility

hos·til·i·ty [ ho stíllətee ]


noun  (plural hos·til·i·ties)
Definition:
 
1. intense aggression or anger: a feeling or attitude of hatred, enmity, antagonism, or anger toward somebody

2. strong opposition: strong opposition to somebody or something

3. hostile act: an act of hatred, enmity, antagonism, or anger against somebody



plural noun hos·til·i·ties 
Definition:
 
military attacks: open acts of warfare

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