hostility

Plural: hostilities

Noun

• a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
  • "he could not conceal his hostility"
• a state of deep-seated ill-will
• the feeling of a hostile person
  • "he could no longer contain his hostility"
• violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked
• The state of being hostile.
• A hostile action, especially a military action. See hostilities for specific plural definition.

Examples

• My resentment and anger towards you caused hostility and a division between us.

Synonyms

aggression, antagonism, enmity, ill will, animosity, antipathy, combat, fighting, hatred, opposition, unfriendliness, war

Antonyms

amity, friendliness, peace

Related Words

hostile