hostilely

Variant of hostile

adjective

  1. of or characteristic of an enemy; warlike
  2. having or showing ill will; unfriendly; antagonistic
  3. not hospitable or compatible; adverse
  4. Finance of or relating to the acquisition of a corporation against the wishes of its management: a hostile takeover

Origin: L hostilis < hostis, enemy: see hospice

noun

a hostile person

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