hostility
nounStrong ill will, antagonism, or active opposition.
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Clear all filtersadverse
adjectiveUnfavorable or harmful to an intended result.
Unfavorable or harmful
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animosity
nounStrong hostility or resentment toward someone.
animus
nounStrong hostility or ill will toward someone or something.
antagonistic
adjectiveActively opposed, hostile, or inclined to conflict.
belligerent
adjectiveHostile and ready to argue or fight.
conciliate
verbTo reduce hostility and gain goodwill by persuasion or resolving differences.
conciliatory
adjectiveIntended to reduce hostility or restore goodwill.
inimical
adjectiveHostile or harmful to something.
multitude
nounA very large number of things or a large gathering of people.
placate
verbTo calm anger or make someone less hostile.
resentment
nounLasting displeasure or bitterness about a perceived wrong or unfair treatment.
spectral
adjectiveGhostly or resembling an apparition; also relating to a spectrum.
strife
nounBitter or prolonged conflict.
virulent
adjectiveExtremely harmful or intensely hostile.
Extremely harmful
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wrath
nounPowerful anger, often accompanied by a wish to punish or retaliate.
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