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hostility Synonyms

Another word for hostility

Choosing another word for hostility depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Hostile behavior, deep-seated unfriendliness, or active opposition toward a person, group, or idea.

Usage Example

"The new policy was met with open antagonism by several members of the committee."

Strongest
antagonism
animosity
enmity
ill will
Strong
antipathy
rancor
bad blood
malice
resentment
bitterness

• noun (Context 2)

Overt acts of warfare or armed conflict between nations or factions (usually used in the plural).

Usage Example

"Diplomatic negotiations resumed immediately after the formal cessation of hostilities."

Strongest
warfare
combat
Strong
fighting
conflict
belligerence
aggression

Opposites of hostility

The opposite of hostility shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

peace
friendliness
amity
goodwill
ceasefire
truce
cordiality
benevolence
See all opposites of hostility

• Nearby Words

hostile
hostilely
hostilities
hostility
hosting
hot
hot dog

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hostility. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hostility
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