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The definition of hostility is an unfriendly or warlike feeling.

(noun)

An example of hostility is a high school bully locking a classmate in their locker.
An example of hostility is a bomb exploding in a crowded marketplace.

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noun pl. hostilities

a feeling of enmity, ill will, unfriendliness, etc.; antagonism
1. an expression of enmity and ill will; hostile act
2. open acts of war; warfare

Origin: Fr hostilité < LL hostilitas < L hostilis, hostile

See hostility in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. hos·til·i·ties

The state of being hostile; antagonism or enmity. See Synonyms at enmity.
a. A hostile act.
b. hostilities Acts of war; overt warfare.

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