hostiles

noun

troops belonging to the enemy's military forces

adjective

unsolicited and resisted by the management of the target company (used of attempts to buy or take control of a business)

very unfavorable to life or growth

impossible to bring into friendly accord

not belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally

characterized by enmity or ill will

Roots

hostishost- · Latin · enemy

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