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inimical definition

in·imi·cal (i nim′i kəl)

adjective

  1. like an enemy; hostile; unfriendly
  2. in opposition; adverse; unfavorable laws inimical to freedom

Etymology: LL inimicalis < L inimicus, hostile, enemy

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