hostility
hostility
aggressive attitude
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hostility with Russian translation
hostility usage examples
Встреча помогла уменьшить враждебность между группами.
The meeting helped lower the hostility between the groups.
Она заметила враждебность в его тоне и отступила.
She noticed the hostility in his tone and stepped back.
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hostility belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
hostility synonyms
What's the difference between hostility / antagonism / aggression / aggressiveness / resentment / antipathy
the general state of being hostile or antagonistic, often overt or expressed
The meeting ended in open hostility between the two sides.
Встреча закончилась открытой враждебностью между двумя сторонами.
active opposition or hostility, often mutual and can be institutional or ideological
There is clear antagonism between the two political parties.
Между двумя политическими партиями явно прослеживается антагонизм.
hostile or violent behavior or attitudes, often implying action or attack
The company's aggressive expansion provoked hostility from competitors.
Агрессивное расширение компании вызвало враждебность со стороны конкурентов.
a tendency to behave aggressively; an aggressive trait or style
His aggressiveness on the field sometimes caused hostility from opponents.
Его агрессивность на поле иногда вызывала враждебность у соперников.
bitter indignation or persistent displeasure, more inward and emotional than overt hostility
She felt deep resentment after being passed over for promotion.
Она испытала глубокую обиду после того, как её обошли при повышении.
a strong feeling of aversion or dislike, often somewhat formal and less about action
He felt an immediate antipathy toward the new manager.
Он почувствовал мгновенную антипатию к новому менеджеру.
a persistent feeling of anger and disappointment, often long-lasting and souring relationships
Years of bitterness ruined their chance of reconciliation.
Годы горечи уничтожили их шанс на примирение.
an idiomatic phrase meaning spite or hostile intentions toward someone
There was obvious ill will behind his refusal to help.
За его отказом помочь явно стояло недоброжелательство.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce hostility and what this word means
hostility translation: враждебность. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce hostility
/hɒˈstɪlɪti/
hostility translation
враждебность
hostility examples
The meeting helped lower the hostility between the groups.
hostility transcription
/hɒˈstɪlɪti/, /hɑˈstɪlɪti/
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Questions about this word
hostility meaning: what does it mean?
aggressive attitude
hostility pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
hostility is pronounced as /hɒˈstɪlɪti/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
hostility definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The meeting helped lower the hostility between the groups. Translation: Встреча помогла уменьшить враждебность между группами.
Is hostility part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?
Yes, hostility (враждебность) can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is hostility part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, hostility (враждебность) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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